Food Sampling Brand Ambassador

Acosta Group; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mosaic Sales Solutions Canada Operating Co is hiring a Brand Ambassador for part-time, casual shifts in Ontario. You will promote and sample products in local grocery stores, engage shoppers, and report results after each shift.

Training is provided before your first shift, with shifts Thurs–Sun and varying weekly availability. The role emphasizes strong customer interaction, product messaging, and professional representation of leading brands.

Qualifications

• Valid Smart Serve and Food Handler certificates (or willing to obtain).
• Available Thursday–Sunday.
• Previous customer service/retail/sales experience preferred.
• Confident engaging customers and delivering product messaging.
• Able to stand for shift duration and assist with setup/teardown.
• Smartphone with camera required to complete reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to represent brands professionally in retail.

Responsibilities

• Promote products and offer samples to shoppers in local grocery stores.
• Share key product information and answer customer questions.
• Meet sampling targets while delivering engaging customer interactions.
• Prepare simple food and beverage samples (e.g., coffee, desserts).
• Maintain a clean and organized sampling station (set up, maintain, tear down).
• Complete reporting after each shift.

Skills

Smart Serve

Food Handler

Customer service

Availability Thu-Sun

Stamina to stand

Smartphone reporting

Communication

Independent work

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Do you thrive in customer-facing environments and enjoy building connections with others? Join our team as a Brand Ambassador and create memorable consumer experiences by showcasing and sampling products from some of today’s leading brands!

At Mosaic, we help some of North America’s most recognized brands connect with consumers through engaging, memorable experiences. With more than 30 years of industry expertise, we are a trusted leader in sales and marketing solutions.

Position Details

This is a permanent part-time opportunity offering ongoing casual shifts throughout the year. Scheduling is based on business needs, and weekly shifts are not guaranteed.

Training is also provided before your first shift!

Schedule:

• Thursday & Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote products and offer samples to shoppers in local grocery stores
• Share key product information and answer customer questions
• Meet sampling targets while delivering engaging customer interactions
• Prepare simple food and beverage samples (e.g., coffee, desserts)
• Maintain a clean and organized sampling station (set up, maintain, and tear down)
• Complete reporting after each shift

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid Smart Serve Certification and Food Handler Certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Must be available Thursday-Sunday
• Previous customer service, retail, or sales experience preferred
• Confident engaging with customers and delivering key product messaging
• Ability to stand for the duration of a shift and assist with the setup and teardown of the sampling station (all materials stored on-site)
• Access to a smartphone with photo capabilities and to complete reporting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and represent brands professionally in a retail environment

ABOUT US

Typically, a mosaic is where all the pieces fit together nicely. That’s not us. This Mosaic is where every piece stands out. That’s because each person at our agency brings their own, unique set of skills to every brief, build, interaction, reaction, design and idea.

As part of the Acosta Group, Mosaic is one of the original marketing agencies who specialize in interactions, experience isn’t just what we have, it's what we create. With 3,000+ team members and hubs in Toronto and Dallas, we’ve spent over 35 years bringing brands to life through experiential marketing, integrated commerce campaigns, and field sales strategies that drive real behavior change.

From awareness, to earned, brand equity, consideration, and sales — we approach every project with people in mind, regardless of the channel or discipline. The result is an idea that can spark emotion and create action — whether it’s a sale or a smile. We celebrate bold thinking and embrace curiosity as we shape what’s next.

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.

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Job Category: Marketing

Position Type: Part time

Business Unit: Marketing

Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00

Company: Mosaic Sales Solutions Canada Operating Co

Req ID: 43945

Employer Description: CAN_MOSAIC_EMP_DESC