Part Time Brand Ambassador

Company: Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC dba Advantage Solu
Location: Northfield
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Part Time Brand AmbassadorIf you are interested in helping to generate sales and increase brand awareness for some of the leading brands that you know and love, then we have the perfect position for you. A successful Brand Ambassador is responsible for engaging consumers, promoting brand awareness and driving product sales through live featured product demonstrations. The ideal candidate understands the importance of sales and customer engagement while working in retail locations.Things to consider:Shifts are generally 4-6 hours Thursday-Sunday depending upon when customers are most active in your area.Competitive pay ratesAdvance your career by joining North America's leading business solutions provider to manufactures and retailers, where you will work with amazing people and earn competitive pay rates! APPLY TODAY!What We Offer:Paid Training and ongoing career developmentWhat You'll Do:Generate sales and brand awareness through product demonstrations and customer engagementMaximize brand awareness by moving around the event area to actively engage with shoppersExcellent presentation skills and the ability to expertly articulate product features and benefitsTimely and accurate event reporting, submission of paperwork and online trainingQualifications:High School Diploma, G.E.D. or 1- 2 years equivalent work experienceExperience in event marketing, demonstrations, sales, brand promotion, or retail/grocery (Preferred)Energetic self-starter, able to work independently with little or no supervision.Availability to work a part-time retail schedule including weekendsDaily Internet/email access and/or smartphone requiredThe Companyis 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.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 SummaryThe Brand Ambassador generates excitement, brand awareness, and increases product sales through event sampling and promotion. The individual will interact with consumers, clients, customers, and is responsible for understanding and implementing promotional techniques. This position will perform a wide range of activities ranging from brand promotion, training, product merchandising, and selling of products and services.Essential Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesBrand Awareness & Sales:Create brand awareness and positive impressions of the product by engaging consumers through sampling/distributing product and demonstrating product features.Interaction with consumers through sampling/distributing products and creating brand awareness and positive impressions.Responsible for ensuring brand talking points are communicated effectively with consumers.Seek sales opportunities in departments throughout the store and other venues to maximize sales and sales of related attachments.Event Set-up and Breakdown:Responsible for event set-up, sampling, and program breakdown.Ensure demonstration area is clean, organized, and correctly set up according to the instructions provided.Communicate pro-actively with event Supervisor.Personal Development/Training/Reporting:Accurately complete and timely submit HR paperwork and reports online; call reports, expense reports (if applicable), training certification quizzes, etc... Participate in mandatory on-line training and conference calls (paid).Attends initial training via on-line and conference call (specific date still TBD) as well as possible ongoing monthly product training, team meetings, client trainings, etc--- (Paid) as a requirement.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDirect ReportsThis position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reportsIndirect ReportsThis position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reportsTravel and/or Driving RequirementsTravel is not an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is an essential duty or function of this job.Minimum QualificationsEducation Level:(Required)High School Diploma or GEDor equivalent experience Field of Study/Area of Experience: Click here to enter text.-Significant experience in event marketing, demonstrations, sales, or retail/grocery is highly desirableSkills, Knowledge and AbilitiesAbility to work effectively with managementExcellent written communication and verbal communication skillsGood interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlinesAbility to make oral presentationsEnvironmental & Physical RequirementsField / Administrative RequirementsIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office, field, retail store, or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential.Additional Information RegardingThe CompanyJob Duties and Job DescriptionsJob duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified 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.Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).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.The Company 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, the Company 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.

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