Lead Event Specialist Part Time - 8220

Acosta Sales & Marketing; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency is seeking a part-time Associate in Roanoke, Virginia. The role involves in-store food and non-food demonstrations, engaging consumers, and ensuring effective event execution. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and knowledge of food safety. This position offers flexibility, with an expected workload of up to 25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Proficient ability to use and navigate on a personal computer.
• Food Safety Professional Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain event equipment and supplies.
• Communicate with store management about events.
• Serve and demonstrate products to consumers.

Skills

Customer engagement

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Overview

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 the upcoming events and the execution of past events in their store.
• When Supervisor is absent, be the point person for all events being conducted in the store. Assist other Event Specialists with event kits, materials and tools as needed.
• Assist Supervisor by always providing leadership and knowledge to the team.
• Possesses the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
• Has 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, coffee makers and knives.
• Can maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station 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 on-line 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, although the company does maintain the discretion to change the role based on the needs of the business and/or the client.

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

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

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer Skills: Proficient ability to use and navigate on a personal computer and personal mobile device using applications and internal systems.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Food Safety Professional Certification, Local Food handlers permit if required.
• Physical Demands: The employee will be regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; read instructions; stoop; kneel; crouch; climb; balance; lift and carry up to 25 pounds (with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds); push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart; prepare foods using raw products; be in contact with cleaning supplies.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Will be point of contact when Supervisor is absent.
• Working Conditions: Retail store environment with limited travel.
• Physical Appearance: Maintain a professional appearance and grooming; dress according to retailer requirements in training documents.
• Language Skills: English is the primary language; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

About Us

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.

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Job Category: Retail

Position Type: Part time

Business Unit: Marketing

Salary Range: $16.50 - $16.50

Company: Crossmark Inc.

Req ID: 9498

Employer Description: PRODUCT_CONNECTIONS_EMP_DESC