Part Time Engagement Trainer

Advantage Solutions • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Engagement Trainer is responsible for training Event Specialists to engage with consumers and increase sales. This part-time position involves onboarding new employees, developing positive relationships with store personnel, and ensuring effective training in a retail environment. The ideal candidate is friendly, outgoing, and capable of motivating the retail team to drive sales and generate excitement. The role includes regular store visits, performance audits, and ongoing training support for Event Specialists.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years’ experience in event marketing, demonstrations, customer service, sales, retail/grocery, or coaching for improvement is highly desirable.
• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Comfortable coaching for improvement from a positive point of view.
• Self-starter and ability to work independently to achieve goals.
• Ability to work effectively with management.
• Must be comfortable engaging with the public, talking with consumers and recommending product sales.
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with Word, Excel, and Internet usage.
• Must pass online Food Safety training exam.
• Compliance with all food safety requirements and regulations.

Responsibilities

• On-board new Event Specialists (ES)
• Meet the associate in the store on their first day and demonstrate how to set up, conduct and break down a product demonstration.
• Introduce the ES to the store management team and review protocol for contact and engagement with store management.
• Coach the ES on the retailer’s engagement model.
• Coach the ES on how to file their paperwork.
• Build relationships with the store management team.
• Understand store’s engagement goals and work to support.
• Consistently visit the store on a regular schedule.
• Conduct performance audits with the store management team.
• Work with ES on a regular schedule to continue training in support of event management, customer engagement, store relationship building and salesmanship.
• Audit ES performance by measuring and tracking development progress using performance score card.
• Review score card and coaching points with each associate’s supervisor.
• Study product materials to develop product knowledge.
• Review event schedule.
• Attend trainings; products/materials.
• Check voice mails, emails.
• Participate in scheduled calls with Supervisor/others as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED