Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Acosta•Corona, CA

76d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Event Specialist completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, learns about the products represented, and professionally engages consumers through product demonstrations and sales. The role is responsible for event execution equipment and supplies, maintaining a clean and secure work area, and upholding a professional appearance. When the Supervisor is absent, the specialist communicates with store management about upcoming and completed events and serves as the point of contact for events in the store. The position may assist other Event Specialists with event kits, materials, and tools and provides leadership and product knowledge to the team. The specialist sets up event tables, prepares and serves food samples in accordance with food safety guidelines, communicates product features and benefits, and maintains a clean, safe workstation. The role also supports client visits and audit corrections, builds rapport with store personnel, completes expense reports, submits online requirements on the day of the event, and takes digital photos of successful table setups. The job is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, though the company may change the role based on business or client needs. Work is performed in a retail store environment with limited travel. Physical duties include standing, walking, reaching, bending, climbing a six-foot ladder, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds), pushing and pulling a fully loaded demonstration cart, preparing food with utensils and appliances, and handling cleaning supplies. A professional, neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance is required. English is the primary language; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to use and navigate a personal computer and personal mobile device, including applications and internal systems.
Food Safety Professional Certification and a local food handlers permit if required.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to maintain a neat, clean, appropriately groomed, and professional appearance in accordance with retailer dress code requirements.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing a six-foot ladder, balancing, lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling a loaded demonstration cart, preparing food, and handling cleaning supplies.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain event equipment and supplies, ensuring they are clean and secured in the designated backroom area.
When the Supervisor is absent, communicate with store management about upcoming events and the execution of past events.
When the Supervisor is absent, serve as the point of contact for all events in the store.
Assist other Event Specialists with event kits, materials, and tools as needed.
Provide leadership and product knowledge to the team and assist the Supervisor.
Develop adequate knowledge of represented products.
Proactively intercept, engage, interact with, and sell products to consumers in a positive manner.
Perform job responsibilities assigned to the demonstration program.
Communicate product features and benefits effectively.
Prepare and serve food samples, including raw meats, produce, and eggs, in compliance with food safety guidelines.
Prepare and serve food samples using small appliances and utensils.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe workstation using cleaning chemicals.
Maintain a professional appearance consistent with job requirements.
Set up and prepare the event table for execution.
Complete all assigned work.
Assist with preparation for client visits and complete audit corrections.
Build and maintain rapport with store personnel to meet company and client objectives.
Complete expense reports according to company policy.
Prepare and submit all online requirements on the same day as event execution.
Take digital photos of table setups to document client success stories.
Report employment-related injuries to the direct Supervisor as soon as possible after an incident.