Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Acosta; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Acosta in Fountain Valley, CA is seeking an Event Associate responsible for conducting in-store demonstrations of food and non-food products. You will engage customers, present features, and help drive sales while maintaining equipment and a professional appearance.

The role requires handling demo setup, managing event kits, ensuring food-safety practices, and coordinating with store staff on event execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines.
• Ability to set up and break down event equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain event equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate with store management for upcoming events.
• Serve, demonstrate, and engage consumers to drive product interest and sales.
• Provide leadership and knowledge to the team when supervisors are absent.
• Represent products clearly, communicating features and benefits to customers.
• Prepare and serve food samples in compliance with safety guidelines using available appliances.
• Set up event tables and ensure a clean, organized demo area.
• Complete all paperwork, photos, and client reports on the day of the event.

Skills

Customer engagement

Communication

Food safety awareness

Sales/persuasion

Job description

Fountain Valley, CA, United States (On-site)

Job Description

The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. Acquires and maintains knowledge of products represented. Serves, demonstrates, intercepts consumers and sells products in a professional manner. Responsible for the event execution equipment in the stores. Maintains an overall professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.

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 Supervisor is absent, communicate with store management about upcoming events and the execution of past events in the store.
• When Supervisor is absent, be the point person for all events being conducted in the store. Assists other Event Specialists with event kits, materials, and tools as needed.
• Assist Supervisor by always providing leadership and knowledge to the team.
• Possess the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
• Have 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, coffeemakers, and knives.
• Can maintain a clean, sterile, and safe workstation 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 online 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. The company maintains discretion to adjust based on business or client needs.
• Must follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related tasks as directed by management.
• Responsible for reporting all employment‑related injuries to your direct supervisor as soon as possible.