Summary
Part Time Brand Ambassador
We are looking for the rightPart Time Brand Ambassadorthat can promote both alcohol and grocery events. This program is increasing the number of alcohol events needed to be executed each month. As a top tier Product Demonstrator your responsibilities include engaging and educating consumers on our client's products & benefits while increasing retail sales during in-store events for both grocery and alcohol. Join this exciting industry and be part of a growing team that is best in class for product demonstrations.
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Things to Consider:
Primary events are grocery with added alcohol events as needed
To conduct alcohol events associates must be over 21.Company will provide training and certification course upon hire.
Events are typically 4-6 hours each, Thursday - Sunday
Average employee works 2-3 shifts per week
Based on location, there may be availability for extra shifts throughout the week
What We Offer:
What You'll Do:
Interact in a friendly, enthusiastic manner with management, clients, and consumers
Generate brand awareness and positive product impressions to increase sales
Assess customers' needs and interests to best recommend products
Set up, break down, product preparation and sampling during in-store demonstrations
Timely completion of all call reports, paperwork, and on-going training
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent experience
Experience in marketing, demonstrations, sales, or retail/grocery highly preferred
Experience as server, bartender or have worked with alcohol preferred
Daily Internet/email access and/or smartphone required
Stand comfortably for up to 6 hours a day
Responsibilities
The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Position Summary
The Event Specialist generates excitement, customer engagement, brand awareness, and increased product sales through conducting event demonstrations. The Event Specialist is responsible for physically preparing, maintaining, and cleaning the demonstration area (including physically assembling and otherwise setting up and later breaking down the demonstration cart); actively marketing the product being demonstrated by physically approaching nearby shoppers to gain their attention and interest; preparing (e.g., cooking) and providing food or beverage samples or otherwise demonstrating the product to those shoppers who are successfully drawn in; and reading program materials as assigned to be able to conduct informed product-related discussions with consumers.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct demo event for approximately 5 ¾ hours
Get out in front of and move around cart area to approach customers within 10 feet of cart
Engage customers in a professional and memorable manner which generates enthusiasm for the product and the event and helps create a positive shopper experience
Educate the consumer about the products, create brand awareness, and drive product sales
Prepare product samples using demo equipment such as sharp knives, cooking appliances, and other food preparation tools
Offer product samples to consumers
Keep cart adequately stocked with samples, ingredients, and products for purchase, obtaining items from locations throughout the store as needed
Maintain the area surrounding the demo in a safe and clean condition
Set up event within approximately 15 minute period
Push cart weighing up to 52-74 lbs. a distance of 150-300 feet from storage area to event execution area
Carry appliances/equipment weighing up to 20 lbs. a distance of 5-10 feet
Retrieves product and supplies (requires lifting up to 20 lbs., reaching overhead; and carrying up to 20 lbs, up to 40 lbs at some locations, for a distance of 5 feet)
Assemble cart and construct/set-up/display Point of Purchase materials, insert price signs, display product information, and lift signs up to 5 lbs.
Set up and display product/materials on cart
Break down and clean up event within approximately 15 minute period
Clean-up and sanitize cart
Disassemble cart
Push cart weighing up to 52-74 lbs. a distance of 150-300 feet from event execution area to storage area
Return appliances/equipment by carrying items weighing up to 20 lbs. a distance of 5-10 feet
Wash utensils and cookware
Perform administrative work
Study product materials to develop product knowledge
Review event schedule
Complete call reports
Attend trainings
Check voice mails and emails
Participate in scheduled calls with Supervisor/others as needed
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required): High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
Significant experience in event marketing, demonstrations, sales or retail/grocery is highly desirable
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Strong verbal communication skills
Reading comprehension
Active listening
Ability to understand and apply new information, procedures or principles to perform job duties
Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting form one to another with frequent interruptions
Time management
Detail orientation
Basic computer skills to enter and locate information, including familiarity with Word, Excel and Internet usage
Teamwork
Excellent customer service orientation
Dependability
Drive/Initiative
Positive demeanor
Sales orientation
Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or b
