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Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Waterloo, IAOnsitePart TimeLead$15–$15 /hrPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • food demonstrations
  • non-food demonstrations
  • product knowledge
  • consumer engagement
  • selling products
  • event execution equipment

Nice to have

  • retail events
  • omnichannel shopper marketing

Role summary

Product Connections, part of Acosta Group, is seeking a Lead Event Specialist to conduct in-store food and non-food demonstrations. This role involves acquiring and maintaining product knowledge, engaging consumers, selling products professionally, and managing event execution equipment. The position offers a pay rate of $14.50 per hour and is part-time. Product Connections specializes in retail events, experiential marketing, and shopper marketing, aiming to connect brands with consumers effectively. They foster a supportive and inclusive culture.

Overview

The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. Acquires and maintains knowledge of products represented. Serves, demonstrates, intercepts consumers and sells products in a professional manner. Responsible for the Event execution equipment in the stores. Maintains an overall professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.

Pay Rate: $ 14.50/ Per Hour


Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. As a full-service marketing agency, we specialize in digital and traditional retail events and demos, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. Our mission is to deliver brand solutions that connect products to the right target at the right time, effectively moving consumers down the conversion funnel. With over 10,000 experts in the field and more than 150 corporate employees, we have a range of talents and experience that redefine what it means to be a marketing agency. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to think big, grow their skills, and take their careers to the next level. Join Product Connections and discover a workplace where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt—let’s build something great together. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. The Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov) By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use. #DiscoverYourPath
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