Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Socket.dev; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a part-time Associate to perform in-store demonstrations for food and non-food products. You will acquire product knowledge, engage customers, and drive sales while managing event equipment and setup.

The role emphasizes professional appearance and adherence to safety guidelines while executing events in assigned stores. Responsibilities include coordinating with store staff when managers are absent, preparing samples with small appliances, and submitting required reports

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1–3 months related experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to communicate product features and benefits clearly.
• Basic computer and mobile device navigation for applications and internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete in-store food and non-food demonstrations professionally.
• Manage and maintain event equipment and supplies in backroom areas.
• Be the point person for events when Supervisor is absent and coordinate with store management.
• Demonstrate products and intercept consumers to drive sales.
• Prepare and serve food samples following safety guidelines.
• Set up Event Table and ensure a clean, safe workstation.
• Submit expense reports and complete online requirements the same day as events.

Skills

Customer engagement

Product knowledge

Demonstrations

Interpersonal communication

Equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience

Tools

Event equipment handling

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 theequipment and supplies used for events to ensure they are clean and secured inthe agreed upon area of the backroom.
• When Supervisor is absent,communicate with store management about the upcoming events and the executionof past events in their store.
• When Supervisor is absent, be thepoint person for all events being conducted in the store. Assists other EventSpecialists with event kits, materials and tools as needed.
• Assist Supervisor by alwaysproviding leadership and knowledge to the team.
• Possesses the aptitude and abilityto gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
• Has desire and ability toproactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell product to the consumer in apositive manner.
• Able to assist/perform all jobresponsibilities assigned to the demo program.
• Can effectively communicate thefeatures and benefits of the product.
• Ability to prepare and serve foodsamples including raw meats, produce and eggs complying with food safetyguidelines.
• Ability to prepare and serve foodsamples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffeemakers and knives.
• Can maintain a clean, sterile andsafe workstation using cleaning chemicals.
• Maintains a professionalappearance consistent with the requirements of the job.
• Properly sets up and preparesEvent Table for execution.
• Completes all work assigned.
• Assists with preparation forclient visits and completes audit corrections.
• Builds and maintains rapport withstore personnel to effectively meet company and client objectives.
• Completes expense reports as perCompany Policy.
• Prepares and submits all on-linerequirements on the same day as Event execution.
• Takes digital photos of PerfectTable 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 rolebased on the needs of the business and/or the client.

This job description does not imply that the above functionsare the only tasks that may be performed. Individuals will be expected tofollow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-relatedtasks as directed by management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be ableto perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed beloware representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential duties.

Responsibilities With Regard to Workers’ CompensationClaims:

You are responsible for reporting all employment related injuriesyou incur to your direct supervisor as soon as possible following an incidentresulting in an injury.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); orone to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalentcombination of education and experience.

Computer Skills:

Proficient ability to use and navigate on a personalcomputer and personal mobile device using applications and internal systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Food Safety Professional Certification, Local Food handlerspermit if required.

Physical Demands:

The employee will be regularly required to: Stand; Walk; Usehands and fingers to handle or feel; Reach with hands and arms (includingreaching overhead); Talk and hear; Visual ability to read instructions andperform responsibilities; Stoop; Kneel; Crouch; Climb (including use of a 6’ladder); Balance; Lift and carry up to 25 pounds (including