Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Acosta•Danville, VA

76d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Event Specialist completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, maintains knowledge of represented products, and professionally serves, demonstrates, engages consumers, and sells products. The role is responsible for event execution equipment and maintaining a professional appearance. The specialist helps lead the team and serves as the point of contact for store events when the Supervisor is absent. The position is in a retail store environment with limited travel and is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, though the company may change the role according to business or client needs. Duties may include other job-related tasks as directed by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. The role requires a neat, clean, appropriately groomed appearance; English language skills are primary, and 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.
Proficient ability to use and navigate a personal computer and personal mobile device using applications and internal systems.
Food Safety Professional Certification and a local food handlers permit if required.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to stand, walk, handle and feel objects, reach overhead, talk and hear, read instructions, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb including using a 6-foot ladder, and balance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting of 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 or equipment, and to be in contact with cleaning supplies.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain event equipment and supplies, keeping them 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 in the store and assist other Event Specialists with event kits, materials, and tools as needed.
Assist the Supervisor by providing leadership and product knowledge to the team.
Gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
Proactively intercept, engage, and interact with consumers, and sell products 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 utensils, including microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers, and knives.
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 Perfect Table Setup to document client success stories.
Report employment-related injuries to the direct supervisor as soon as possible after an incident.