Selling Event Specialist

CROSS ISLAND PROVISIONS INC; Centerbrook (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

CROSS ISLAND PROVISIONS INC is seeking an energetic Selling Event Specialist to represent Boar's Head at in-store sampling events featuring premium meats, cheeses, condiments, and specialty products. You will travel to retail locations across the territory, set up displays, and educate customers on quality and serving ideas.

Join us to help boost sales, build relationships with deli managers and customers, and work with a nationally recognized premium brand.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality with excellent communication skills.
• Passion for food and customer service.
• Previous experience in retail, food service, hospitality, sales, or customer service preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to multiple store locations.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Basic smartphone and computer skills.
• Food handling experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-store sampling events featuring Boar's Head products.
• Create a fun and inviting shopping experience to encourage tasting and purchases.
• Educate customers on product quality, flavor profiles, serving ideas, and related products.
• Increase sales through suggestive selling and product recommendations.
• Set up and break down sampling displays, maintain a clean, food-safe area.
• Travel to retail locations within the assigned territory.

Skills

Friendly personality

Customer service

Communication skills

Travel-ready

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Join Our Team!

Do you enjoy meeting new people, talking about great food, and creating memorable customer experiences?

Cross Island Provisions, an Authorized Boar's Head Purveyor, is looking for an energetic, outgoing Selling Event Specialist to represent the Boar's Head brand through in-store sampling events at our retail partners. If you're passionate about food, enjoy engaging with customers, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Conduct in-store sampling events featuring premium Boar's Head meats, cheeses, condiments, and specialty products.
• Create a fun and inviting shopping experience that encourages customers to try and purchase Boar's Head products.
• Educate customers on product quality, flavor profiles, serving ideas, and complementary products.
• Increase sales through suggestive selling and product recommendations.
• Set up and break down sampling displays while maintaining a clean, organized, and food-safe work area.
• Operate a deli slicer safely (training provided if needed).
• Build positive relationships with deli managers, associates, and customers.
• Represent Cross Island Provisions and the Boar's Head brand with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Travel to retail locations throughout the assigned territory.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality with excellent communication skills.
• Passion for food and customer service.
• Previous experience in retail, food service, hospitality, sales, or customer service preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to multiple store locations.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Basic smartphone and computer skills.
• Food handling experience is a plus but not required.

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid training.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Opportunity to work with one of the most recognized premium food brands in the country.
• Supportive team environment.
• Potential for growth within Cross Island Provisions.

If you love interacting with people and want to help customers discover why Boar's Head is the gold standard in premium delicatessen products, we'd love to hear from you!