Retail Events Leader

Acosta, Inc.; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Product Connections, part of Acosta Group, is hiring a Retail Supervisor-Events to lead in-store events, train staff, audit execution, and coordinate with store management. The role emphasizes food-safety, kit management, and expense oversight within a retail environment.

The position involves supervising 10–50 employees, travel to local stores, and maintaining demo kitchen readiness while ensuring on-time event delivery.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree or Technical Diploma or 1–2 years related experience.
• Computer skills: Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Certificates: Valid driver’s license; Food Safety certification within 30 days; Local Food Handlers permit if required.
• Supervisory: Direct supervisory responsibilities with approx. 10–50 employees.
• Work environment: Retail store with some local travel.
• Physical demands: Stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, demo setup.
• Language: English primary (bilingual may be required).

Responsibilities

• Recruit, supervise and motivate employees to meet client expectations.
• Train Events Specialists on processes, policies and responsibilities.
• Audit events to ensure food safety and quality execution.
• Communicate with store management about upcoming and past events.
• Serve as point of contact for events in-store; assist with kits and materials.
• Monitor payroll and expenses; manage scorecards for on-time execution.
• Reschedule events to optimize weekend and overall results.
• Share best practices with team; maintain relationships with field support and client services.
• Maintain clean, functional demo kitchen and inspect equipment.

Education

Associate Degree / Technical Diploma

1–2 years related experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Product Connections, part of Acosta Group, is hiring a Retail Supervisor-Events to lead in-store events, train staff, audit execution, and coordinate with store management. The role emphasizes food-safety, kit management, and expense oversight within a retail environment.

The position involves supervising 10–50 employees, travel to local stores, and maintaining demo kitchen readiness while ensuring on-time event delivery.