Order Writer/Merchandiser/Selling Event Specialist - Part-Time

Boar's Head Brand; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Boar's Head Brand in Lexington, KY seeks a Premium Advantage Specialist to support national accounts in-store during peak periods, including weekends, until 7 pm. The role continuously assesses deli conditions and tailors assistance to meet store needs in real time, ensuring a positive customer experience.

You will lead in-store sampling, educate customers about flavor, nutrition, and product pairings, and train deli staff to deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in retail sales or customer service preferred.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Positively impact the customer experience at the retail store level by assessing deli service needs and adjusting focus.
• Engage with deli customers through timely acknowledgment and product recommendations.
• Develop brand loyalty by providing recipe ideas and product pairings.
• Build rapport with deli customers to create loyal fans of Boar's Head Brand products.
• Host in-store sampling and product pairing events focusing on presentation.
• Promote Boar's Head Brand by educating customers on flavor, nutrition, and quality.
• Provide training to deli employees on service, product knowledge, and slicing techniques.

Skills

Customer service

Food prep

Slicer operation

Retail sales

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Computer skills

Job description

Job Description

The Premium Advantage Specialist is responsible for enhancing the customer experience by providing in-store support to national accounts during peak periods. The role will assess changing deli conditions throughout the day and tailor support to address store needs in real time. The Premium Advantage Specialist will be in-store during peak customer traffic periods including weekends and weekdays until 7 pm.

• Positively impact the customer experience at the retail store level by accurately assessing the deli service needs throughout the day and adjusting focus to meet changing needs.
• Actively engage with the deli customers through timely and sincere acknowledgment, proactive companion selling, and product.
• Develop Brand loyalty and grow Brand usage by providing recipe ideas to deli customers.
• Build rapport with deli customers to create and maintain loyal fans of Boar's Head Brand products.
• Host a variety of in-store sampling and product pairing events focusing on product presentation.
• Build awareness of Boar's Head Brand premium delicatessen products by engaging consumers through product sampling
• Actively promote Boar's Head Brand products by educating consumers on flavor, nutritional information, quality, and complimentary products.
• Possess a positive, energetic, and serving attitude
• Provide behind-the-counter training to deli employees with a focus on exceptional customer service, product knowledge, product pairings, slicing techniques, etc.
• Create a selling culture within the deli, mentor deli associates to become passionate about providing exceptional customer service
• Set service case, ensuring the full product line is displayed in an appetizing manner
• Maintain retail product presentations; ensure displays are fully stocked, clean, and visually pleasing, and each item is priced.
• Update merchandising and marketing materials as required
• Complete additional activities or special projects as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 40 lbs.; push or pull objects up to 300 lbs.

Job Description

The Premium Advantage Specialist is responsible for enhancing the customer experience by providing in-store support to national accounts during peak periods. The role will assess changing deli conditions throughout the day and tailor support to address store needs in real time. The Premium Advantage Specialist will be in-store during peak customer traffic periods including weekends and weekdays until 7 pm.

Essential Functions

• Positively impact the customer experience at the retail store level by accurately assessing the deli service needs throughout the day and adjusting focus to meet changing needs.
• Actively engage with the deli customers through timely and sincere acknowledgment, proactive companion selling, and product.
• Develop Brand loyalty and grow Brand usage by providing recipe ideas to deli customers.
• Build rapport with deli customers to create and maintain loyal fans of Boar's Head Brand products.
• Host a variety of in-store sampling and product pairing events focusing on product presentation.
• Build awareness of Boar's Head Brand premium delicatessen products by engaging consumers through product sampling
• Actively promote Boar's Head Brand products by educating consumers on flavor, nutritional information, quality, and complimentary products.
• Possess a positive, energetic, and serving attitude
• Provide behind-the-counter training to deli employees with a focus on exceptional customer service, product knowledge, product pairings, slicing techniques, etc.
• Create a selling culture within the deli, mentor deli associates to become passionate about providing exceptional customer service
• Set service case, ensuring the full product line is displayed in an appetizing manner
• Maintain retail product presentations; ensure displays are fully stocked, clean, and visually pleasing, and each item is priced.
• Update merchandising and marketing materials as required
• Complete additional activities or special projects as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 40 lbs.; push or pull objects up to 300 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a refrigerated/freezer environment

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience as a Brand Concierge or 3 years of experience in retail sales, customer service, or a similar role.
• Basic computer skills
• Experience with food preparation is helpful but not required
• Keep work area neat and clean; exhibit good food safety and sanitation practices at all times
• Willingness to learn and operate a slicer
• Must have own transportation and be willing to travel to different retail locations within assigned area
• Ability to transport and set up a folding table, utensils, platters, etc.
• Must have an internet-enabled cell phone