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Part Time Event Specialist

Employer
Advantage Solutions
Location
King George County, VA
Closing date
Dec 9, 2021

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Industry
Retail
Function
Accountant, IT
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
The Company is one of North Americas leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods.The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. Position Summary The Event Specialist generates excitement, customer engagement, brand awareness, and increased product sales through conducting event demonstrations. The Event Specialist is responsible for physically preparing, maintaining, and cleaning the demonstration area (including physically assembling and otherwise setting up and later breaking down the demonstration cart); actively marketing the product being demonstrated by physically approaching nearby shoppers to gain their attention and interest; preparing (eg, cooking) and providing food or beverage samples or otherwise demonstrating the product to those shoppers who are successfully drawn in; and reading program materials as assigned to be able to conduct informed product-related discussions with consumers. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Conduct demo event for approximately 5 hours Get out in front of and move around cart area to approach customers within 10 feet of cart Engage customers in a professional and memorable manner which generates enthusiasm for the product and the event and helps create a positive shopper experience Educate the consumer about the products, create brand awareness, and drive product sales Prepare product samples using demo equipment such as sharp knives, cooking appliances, and other food preparation tools Offer product samples to consumers Keep cart adequately stocked with samples, ingredients, and products for purchase, obtaining items from locations throughout the store as needed Maintain the area surrounding the demo in a safe and clean condition Set up event within approximately 15 minute period Push cart weighing up to 52-74 lbs. a distance of 150-300 feet from storage area to event execution area Carry appliances/equipment weighing up to 20 lbs. a distance of 5-10 feet Retrieves product and supplies (requires lifting up to 20 lbs., reaching overhead; and carrying up to 20 lbs,up to 40 lbs at some locations,for a distance of 5 feet) Assemble cart and construct/set-up/display Point of Purchase materials, insert price signs, display product information, and lift signs up to 5 lbs. Set up and display product/materials on cart Break down and clean up event within approximately 15 minute period Clean-up and sanitize cart Disassemble cart Push cart weighing up to 52-74 lbs. a distance of 150-300 feet from event execution area to storage area Return appliances/equipment by carrying items weighing up to 20 lbs. a distance of 5-10 feet Wash utensils and cookware Perform administrative work Study product materials to develop product knowledge Review event schedule Complete call reports Attend trainings Check voice mails and emails Participate in scheduled calls with Supervisor/others as needed Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports Indirect Reports This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports Travel and/or Driving Requirements Driving may be an essential duty or function of this job Minimum Qualifications Education Level: (Required): High School Diploma or GED orequivalent experience Significant experience in event marketing, demonstrations, sales or retail/grocery is highly desirable Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Strong verbal communication skills Reading comprehension Active listening Ability to understand and apply new information, procedures or principles to perform job duties Ability to und

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