Event Specialist

Job Overview

The Product Connections team is seeking an Event Specialist to join our dynamic team. As an Event Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional in-store experiences for our clients. Your goal will be to acquire and maintain knowledge of products represented, serve, demonstrate, intercept consumers and sell products in a professional manner. You will also be responsible for maintaining the Event execution equipment in the stores and ensuring an overall professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.

Key Responsibilities

• Management and maintenance of the equipment and supplies used for events to ensure they are clean and secured in the agreed upon area of the backroom.

• When the Supervisor is absent, communicate with store management about the upcoming events and the execution of past events in their store.

• When the Supervisor is absent, be the point person for all events being conducted in the store. Assist other Event Specialists with event kits, materials and tools as needed.

• Assist the Supervisor by always providing leadership and knowledge to the team.

• Possess the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.

• Have the desire and ability to proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell product to the consumer in a positive manner.

• Able to assist/perform all job responsibilities assigned to the demo program.

• Can effectively communicate the features and benefits of the product.

• Ability to prepare and serve food samples including raw meats, produce and eggs complying with food safety guidelines.

• Ability to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives.

• Can maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station using cleaning chemicals.

• Maintains a professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.

• Properly sets up and prepares Event Table for execution.

• Completes all work assigned.

• Assists with preparation for client visits and completes audit corrections.

• Builds and maintains rapport with store personnel to effectively meet company and client objectives.

• Completes expense reports as per Company Policy.

• Prepares and submits all on-line requirements on the same day as Event execution.

• Takes digital photos of Perfect Table Setup to document success stories for clients.

This role is not expected to exceed more than 25 hours per week, although the company does maintain the discretion to change the role based on the needs of the business and/or the client.

Education and Skills

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient ability to use and navigate on a personal computer and personal mobile device using applications and internal systems. Food Safety Professional Certification, Local Food handlers permit if required. Physical Demands: The employee will be regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms (including reaching overhead); talk and hear; visual ability to read instructions and perform responsibilities; stoop; kneel; crouch; climb (including use of a 6' ladder); balance; lift and carry up to 25 pounds (including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds); push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies and product; prepare foods using raw products (e.g., meats, poultry), using cooking utensils such as knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves; be in contact with cleaning supplies. Retail store environment with limited travel. Physical Appearance: Individuals must ensure a professional appearance and proper grooming is in order. The associate must present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance. Specific Retailer Dress code requirements are included in the training documents. Language Skills: English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity. Salary Starting at $20.50 / hr