Retail Events Supervisor: Lead & Train In-Store Demos

Acosta, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Product Connections, part of Acosta Group, seeks a Retail Supervisor-Events in Baton Rouge to oversee event execution, audit processes, and coach Event Specialists to meet client expectations.

The role leads 10–50 staff, conducts training, ensures food safety, coordinates with store management, handles event kits, monitors expenses and scorecards, and maximizes on-date and weekend execution.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma or 1-2 years related experience.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• National Registry of Food Safety certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, supervise and motivate employees to meet client expectations.
• Train Event Specialists on processes and responsibilities.
• Audit event execution and maintain Food Safety practices.
• Communicate with store management about upcoming events and past executions.
• Serve as the point of contact for events and assist with kits and materials.
• Monitor payroll time entries and expenses.
• Track event performance via daily/weekly scorecards to ensure on-date execution.
• Reschedule events to maximize on-date and weekend results.
• Share best practices with the team and stay aligned with field support and client services.
• Maintain clean demo kitchen and ensure equipment is in good repair.
• Report employment-related injuries promptly and follow workers’ compensation procedures.

Skills

Team supervision

MS Office

Education

Associate Degree

Technical Diploma

Food Safety Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Product Connections, part of Acosta Group, seeks a Retail Supervisor-Events in Baton Rouge to oversee event execution, audit processes, and coach Event Specialists to meet client expectations.

The role leads 10–50 staff, conducts training, ensures food safety, coordinates with store management, handles event kits, monitors expenses and scorecards, and maximizes on-date and weekend execution.