Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Acosta•Denton, TX

82d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Event Specialist completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, learns and maintains knowledge of represented products, and professionally demonstrates, serves, and sells products to consumers. The role manages event equipment and supplies and maintains a professional appearance. When the Supervisor is absent, the Lead Event Specialist communicates with store management about events and serves as the point of contact for events in the store, while also supporting other Event Specialists and providing leadership to the team. The position is expected to work no more than 25 hours per week, although the company may change the role based on business or client needs. Work takes place in a retail store environment with limited travel. The position requires food preparation and service, safe workstation maintenance, event setup and documentation, and completion of online requirements and expense reports. The Lead Event Specialist reports 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, including 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 prepare food using raw products and handle cooking utensils and appliances.
Ability to follow food safety guidelines and maintain a clean, sterile, and safe workstation.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Ability to meet retailer dress code requirements and maintain a neat, clean, appropriately groomed 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 all 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 represented products.
Proactively intercept, engage, interact with, and sell products to consumers in a positive manner.
Perform or assist with 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 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 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.