Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Acosta•Greensboro, NC

81d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Event Specialist completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, maintains knowledge of represented products, and serves, demonstrates, engages consumers, and sells products professionally. The role is responsible for event execution equipment and supplies, maintaining a professional appearance, and helping ensure successful event execution. The specialist supports the Supervisor and team, and serves as the store point of contact for events when the Supervisor is absent. Duties include coordinating with store management, helping other Event Specialists, preparing event tables, completing event documentation and expense reports, supporting client visits and audits, and maintaining positive working relationships with store personnel. The role also involves preparing and serving food samples in accordance with food safety guidelines, using small appliances and utensils, and keeping the workstation clean, sterile, and safe. This position is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, although the company may change the role based on business or client needs. The work takes place in a retail store environment with limited travel. The employee must report employment-related injuries to their direct supervisor as soon as possible.

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 available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to stand, walk, handle and feel objects, reach with hands and arms including 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 up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push and pull a fully laden wheeled demonstration cart.
Ability to prepare foods using raw products and cooking utensils and equipment, including knives, convection ovens, coffee makers, electric fryers, and microwaves.
Ability to be in contact with cleaning supplies.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Maintain a neat, clean, appropriately groomed professional appearance and follow retailer dress code requirements.

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 all events conducted in the store.
Assist other Event Specialists with event kits, materials, and tools as needed.
Assist the Supervisor by providing leadership and knowledge to the team.
Gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
Proactively intercept, engage, interact with, and sell products to consumers in a positive manner.
Perform all job responsibilities assigned to the demo program.
Effectively communicate product features and benefits.
Prepare and serve food samples, including raw meats, produce, and eggs, in compliance with food safety guidelines.
Use small appliances and utensils to prepare and serve food samples.
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 in accordance with 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 client success stories.
Report employment-related injuries to the direct supervisor as soon as possible after an incident.