Event Specialist - Full-time / Part-time

Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC (ASM) is one of North America's 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. ASM 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.

Job Purpose

An Event Specialist generates excitement, brand awareness, and increases product sales through event sampling and promotions. The Event Specialist is responsible for reading all program materials, set up and breakdown of their working area, preparing and sampling products on scheduled event days.

Job Responsibilities

Conduct Demo Event for approximately 5 ¾ hours

Engage the consumer by creating brand awareness and enthusiasm

Dynamically and aggressively sell product to consumers

Sample product to consumers (may include cooking)

Move around cart area to approach customers within 10 feet of cart and engage them in a professional manner which generates enthusiasm for the product and the event

May be required to expediently escort customers from cart location to other locations within store to obtain product

Set up event within approximately 15 minute period

Push cart weighing 52-74 lbs 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 and up to 10 feet overhead

Purchase product and supplies (requires lifting up to 40 lbs and reaching up to 10 feet; carrying up to 40 lbs for a distance of 5 feet)

Assemble cart; Construct/set-up/display Point of Purchase materials- insert price signs, display product information and hoist sign with assistance up to 5 lbs

Set up/display product/materials on cart

Break down/clean up event within approximately 15 minute period

Clean up/sanitize cart

Disassemble cart

Push cart weighing 52-74 lbs distance of 150-300 feet (from event execution area to storage area)

Return appliances/equipment (requires carrying/lifting up to 20 lbs a distance of 5-10 feet and reaching up to 10 feet overhead)

Wash utensils, cookware

Administrative work

Study product materials to develop product knowledge

Review event schedule

Complete call reports and timesheets

Attend training materials

Check voice mails, emails

Calls with supervisor/others as needed

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Significant experience in event marketing, demonstrations, sales, or retail/grocery is highly desirable

Ability to build strong relationships with store Managers and store customers

Friendly, outgoing personality; confidence and enthusiasm to engage retail shoppers

Great communication skills e.g. ability to connect with customers and sell products

Basic knowledge of how to use a computer; access the internet; send, receive, and review email; download documents from website or email; submit event reports.

Other Requirements

Conduct demonstration within period of time designated for the event

Execute demonstrations on scheduled date and time

Stand for up to 6 hours and actively move around store up to a distance of about ½ mile (other than legally required breaks/meal periods) to obtain, set up, and clean up demonstration cart and related equipment/materials; obtain product from shelves; conduct demonstration event

Ability to climb stool or step ladder to reach up to 10 feet in order to obtain/lift/move product or appliances weighing up to 20 pounds

Ability to lift and carry 20 to 40lbs without assistance and carry a distance of up to 10 feet.

Compliance with all food safety requirements and regulations

Must pass online Food Safety training exam (all training hours will be paid for by the Company)

May need to pass online Food Safety certification (all training hours will be paid for by the Company)

Ability to work required schedule for this program

Access to a computer and a phone on a daily basis

Satisfactory completion of background check/drug testing subject to applicable law

Must perform the job safely and utilize proper safety techniques and use of equipment when appropriate.

Travel Requirements

To and From Store

Physical Demands

Never

(0% of shift): Sit, Be Exposed to Harmful Fumes and/or Other Pollutants, Operate Mechanical Machinery

Occasionally

(up to 33% of time): Lifting and/or Carrying 20 - 50 lbs. (medium work level), Pull, Push, Work on Unprotected Heights, Be Exposed to Marked Changes in Temperature and Humidity

Frequently

(33-66%): Kneel, Crawl and/or climb, Bend and/or stoop

Continuously

(66-100% of shift): Stand, Use Hands and/or Legs for Repetitive Motion, Use Feet and/or Legs for Repetitive Motion Left Right, Walk

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

Are you passionate about Service Excellence, Results, Integrity, Entrepreneurial Focus and Leadership: These are our values at Advantage Sales & Marketing, LLC. Come learn why "Winning Together" is more than just words on a piece of paper. It is the vision by which we live our mission as an organization: "To create outstanding value for clients and customers through superior sales execution, operational excellence and innovative marketing services."

Advantage Sales & Marketing, LLC is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.