Sobeys- Food Sampling Brand Ambassador-Brantford

Acosta, Inc.; Brantford; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Mosaic Sales Solutions Canada Operating Co. in Brantford is seeking a part-time brand sampler to promote products and provide samples in Sobeys stores. Training is provided, and shifts run Thursday through Sunday with afternoon hours, at a rate of $21 per hour.

You will engage shoppers, answer questions, and ensure samples meet targets while keeping the station tidy. Prior retail or customer service experience is welcomed; Food Safety and Smart Serve certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Must have Food Safety Certificate.
• Must have Smart Serve Certification.
• Fully available Thursday-Sunday.
• Previous customer service, retail, or sales experience preferred.
• Driver and access to own car to drive to Paris if needed.
• Confident engaging with customers and delivering messaging.
• Able to stand during shift and assist with setup/teardown.
• Access to a smartphone for reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and professionally in retail.

Responsibilities

• Promote products and offer samples to shoppers in Sobeys 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 (setup, maintain, tear down).
• Complete reporting after each shift.

Skills

Food Safety

Smart Serve

Thu-Sun Availability

Customer Service

Driver's license

Stand for long hours

Communication skills

Independent work

Job description

DESCRIPTION

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.

Salary: $21/per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote products and offer samples to shoppers in local Sobeys 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 Food Safety Certificate
• Musta have Smart Serve Certification
• Must be fully available Thursday-Sunday
• Previous customer service, retail, or sales experience preferred
• Driver and access to own car is required to drive to Paris if needed.
• 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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Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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: 42840

Employer Description: CAN_MOSAIC_EMP_DESC