Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Socket.dev; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group’s Product Connections is seeking an Associate to perform in-store food and non-food demonstrations, representing products with knowledge and enthusiasm. You will engage customers, demonstrate features, and aid in selling products while managing event equipment and maintaining a polished appearance in-store.

This role emphasizes front-line customer interaction, product knowledge, and reliable execution of in-store events within a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Complete in-store food and non-food demonstrations.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of products represented.
• Serve, demonstrate, intercept consumers and sell products professionally.
• Maintain event execution equipment in stores and ensure readiness.
• Maintain a professional appearance consistent with job requirements.

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.

Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. As a full-service marketing agency, we specialize in digital and traditional retail events and demos, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. Our mission is to deliver brand solutions that connect products to the right target at the right time, effectively moving consumers down the conversion funnel. With over 10,000 experts in the field and more than 150 corporate employees, we have a range of talents and experience that redefine what it means to be a marketing agency.

We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to think big, grow their skills, and take their careers to the next level. Join Product Connections and discover a workplace where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt—let’s build something great together.

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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