Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Acosta•West Palm Beach, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Event Specialist completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, maintains knowledge of the products represented, and serves, demonstrates, engages consumers, and sells products professionally. The role is responsible for event execution equipment in stores and maintaining a professional appearance. The position is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, though the company may change the role based on business or client needs. The specialist maintains event equipment and supplies, supports and leads the event team, and coordinates with store management when the Supervisor is absent. The role includes preparing and serving food samples in accordance with food safety guidelines, setting up event tables, maintaining a safe and clean workstation, completing online requirements and expense reports, supporting client visits and audits, and documenting successful event setups with digital photos. The position is based in a retail store environment with limited travel. The associate must be able to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. A professional, neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance is required, and retailer dress code requirements are provided in training materials. English is the primary language; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity. Product Connections is part of Acosta Group, a collective of retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies. Product Connections specializes in retail events and demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. Acosta Group describes its culture as supportive, collaborative, and inclusive, and is an equal opportunity employer.

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.
Proficient ability to use and navigate a personal computer and personal mobile device with applications and internal systems.
Food Safety Professional Certification and a local food handlers permit if required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing a 6-foot ladder, balancing, and lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push and pull a fully laden wheeled demonstration cart.
Ability to prepare food using raw products and cooking utensils and appliances, including knives, a convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, and microwaves.
Ability to work in contact with cleaning supplies.
Ability to communicate in English; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Ability to present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed professional appearance.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain event equipment and supplies, ensuring they are clean and secured in the agreed-upon 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 person for events conducted in the store.
Assist other Event Specialists with event kits, materials, and tools as needed.
Support the Supervisor by providing leadership and knowledge to the team.
Gain and maintain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
Proactively intercept, engage, interact with, and sell products to consumers in a positive manner.
Assist with or perform all job responsibilities assigned to the demo 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 samples using small appliances and food-preparation tools.
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 the Perfect Table Setup to document success stories for clients.
Report employment-related injuries to the direct supervisor as soon as possible after an incident.