Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Acosta•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Event Specialist completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, maintains knowledge of represented products, and professionally demonstrates, serves, and sells products to consumers. The role is responsible for event equipment and supplies, ensuring they are maintained and secured, and for setting up event tables and executing demonstrations. When the Supervisor is absent, the Lead Event Specialist communicates with store management about events and serves as the point of contact for events conducted in the store. The position assists and provides leadership to other Event Specialists and supports client visits and audit corrections. The role requires engaging consumers, explaining product features and benefits, and preparing and serving food samples in compliance with food safety guidelines. Duties also include maintaining a safe and clean workstation, building rapport with store personnel, completing expense reports and online requirements on the day of each event, and taking digital photos of successful table setups. The position is expected not to exceed 25 hours per week, though the company may change the role based on business or client needs. This role is performed in a retail store environment with limited travel. The associate is expected to maintain a professional appearance and grooming. English is the primary language; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity. The job also includes reporting work-related injuries to the 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 physical duties 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 foods using raw products and cooking utensils and equipment, and to be in contact with cleaning supplies.
Ability to read instructions and perform responsibilities using visual skills.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Ability to maintain a neat, clean, appropriately groomed, and professional appearance.
Ability to work in a retail store environment with limited travel.

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 person for all events in the store and assist other Event Specialists with event kits, materials, and tools as needed.
Assist the Supervisor by providing leadership and knowledge to the team.
Develop adequate knowledge of represented products.
Proactively intercept, engage, interact with, and sell products to consumers in a positive manner.
Assist with or perform all 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 and other job-related tasks as directed by management.
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.