Lead Event Specialist Part Time
CROSSMARK · Medford, NY
- On site
- Part-time
- $35,000 / year
- Medford, NY
Job highlights
- Conduct in-store food and non-food demonstrations.
- Engage consumers and sell products professionally.
- Manage event equipment and supplies.
- Provide leadership and product knowledge.
- Ensure food safety and workstation cleanliness.
About the role
Part-Time Event Specialist
The Event Specialist is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. You will acquire and maintain knowledge of products represented, serve, demonstrate, intercept consumers, and sell products in a professional manner. This role also includes managing the execution equipment for events.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain event equipment and supplies, ensuring they are clean and secured.
- Act as the point person for events when the Supervisor is absent, communicating with store management about upcoming and past events.
- Assist other Event Specialists with event kits, materials, and tools.
- Provide leadership and knowledge to the team, assisting the Supervisor.
- Gain adequate knowledge of products represented and proactively engage consumers to sell products.
- Assist in all job responsibilities assigned to the demo program, effectively communicating product features and benefits.
- Prepare and serve food samples (including raw meats, produce, and eggs) while complying with food safety guidelines.
- Prepare and serve food samples using small appliances and maintain a clean, sterile, and safe workstation.
- Properly set up and prepare the Event Table for execution and complete all assigned work.
- Assist with preparation for client visits and complete audit corrections.
- Build and maintain rapport with store personnel to meet company and client objectives.
- Complete expense reports and submit all online requirements on the same day as event execution.
- Take digital photos of successful table setups to document success stories for clients.
This role is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week. The company reserves the discretion to change the role based on business or client needs.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED; or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficient ability to use and navigate on a personal computer and mobile device.
- Food Safety Professional Certification, Local Food handlers permit if required.
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, talk, hear, and have visual ability.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb (including a 6’ ladder), and balance.
- Lift and carry up to 25 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds).
- Push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden.
- Prepare foods using raw products and cooking utensils, and be in contact with cleaning supplies.
Working Conditions
- Retail store environment with limited travel.
Physical Appearance
- Maintain a professional appearance and proper grooming.
Language Skills
- English is the primary language; bilingual skills may be required.
About Us
Product Connections, part of Acosta Group, is a full-service marketing agency specializing in retail events, demos, experiential marketing, and shopper marketing. We connect products to the right target at the right time to move consumers down the conversion funnel. With a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture, we encourage employees to think big, grow skills, and advance their careers.
Key skills/competency:- Event Execution
- Product Demonstration
- Sales
- Customer Engagement
- Food Safety
- Merchandising
- Retail Operations
- Team Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Professional Appearance
Skills & topics
- Event Specialist
- Part-Time
- Retail
- Demonstration
- Sales
- Customer Engagement
- Food Safety
- Merchandising
- CROSSMARK
- Product Promotion
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in product demonstrations, sales, and customer engagement relevant to the Event Specialist role.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize your ability to handle food safely, prepare food samples, and maintain a professional appearance.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss how you handle leadership when a supervisor is absent and build rapport with store personnel.
- Highlight your technical aptitude: Mention proficiency with personal computers and mobile devices for reporting and documentation.
- Express your enthusiasm: Clearly articulate your desire to represent brands and drive sales through engaging product demonstrations.
Technical preparation
Practice using mobile devices for reporting.,Familiarize yourself with food safety protocols.,Review product information resources.,Understand basic sales techniques.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you led a team.,How do you build rapport with others?,How do you handle unexpected issues?,How do you maintain a professional appearance?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the typical working hours for a Part-Time Event Specialist at CROSSMARK?
- The Part-Time Event Specialist role is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week. However, the company reserves the discretion to adjust hours based on business and client needs.
- What qualifications are required for the Part-Time Event Specialist position?
- A high school diploma or GED is required, along with 1-3 months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination. Proficiency with computers and mobile devices is also necessary. A Food Safety Professional Certification and a local Food Handler's permit may be required.
- What physical demands does the Part-Time Event Specialist role involve?
- The role requires regular standing, walking, reaching, and talking. You'll also need to be able to lift up to 25 pounds, push/pull a demonstration cart, prepare food, and work with cleaning supplies.
- Does CROSSMARK offer training for the Part-Time Event Specialist role?
- Yes, the description mentions acquiring and maintaining product knowledge and specific retailer dress code requirements are included in training documents, suggesting comprehensive onboarding for the role.
- How can I demonstrate my ability to handle food safety for this role?
- Highlight any Food Safety Professional Certification or local Food Handler's permits you hold. In your application or interview, emphasize your understanding of preparing raw products and maintaining a clean, sterile, and safe workstation.
- What does it mean to be the 'point person' when the Supervisor is absent?
- As the point person, you would be responsible for communicating with store management about event execution, addressing any immediate needs or issues that arise during events in the store, and potentially assisting other Event Specialists.
- What kind of products will I be demonstrating as an Event Specialist?
- You will be responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations, acquiring knowledge of the specific products represented for each event.