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Selling Event Specialist - Part Time

Hartford, CT, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

competitive compensation
Flexible work schedule

Job Description

Delicatessen Services Co., LLC is a renowned company specializing in premium delicatessen products, with a well-established reputation for delivering high-quality food offerings to retailers and consumers. Known for distributing the prestigious Boar's Head Brand, the company prides itself on promoting superior taste, exceptional ingredients, and outstanding customer service. Operating through flexible, part-time roles, Delicatessen Services Co., LLC focuses on creating memorable experiences for consumers while supporting local markets across various communities. The company is committed to fostering an engaging and dynamic environment that values enthusiasm, education, and a passion for food, emphasizing the importance of building brand awareness through direct consumer interaction.

The Selling Event Specialist role at Delicatessen Services Co., LLC is an exciting opportunity for individuals who enjoy engaging with people and have a passion for food. This part-time position centers on presenting and sampling Boar's Head Brand delicatessen products to customers in local retail stores. With a flexible work schedule and competitive compensation, the role offers a unique blend of customer service and product education. Selling Event Specialists serve as brand ambassadors, responsible for building awareness of the premium delicatessen offerings by directly interacting with consumers, offering samples, and sharing detailed information about flavors, nutritional values, and complementary products.

Beyond product presentation, this role demands a positive and energetic attitude with excellent interpersonal skills to actively promote Boar's Head Brand products. Selling Event Specialists must maintain food safety and sanitation practices while managing their work environment efficiently. The job includes setting up and breaking down sampling stations, and requires traveling to different retail locations within an assigned area, equipped with a personal mode of transportation. Physical stamina is essential, as the position involves standing for extended periods, handling equipment such as slicers, and managing supplies.

Ideal candidates often have experience in customer service, a basic understanding of computer skills, and are comfortable working in refrigerated or freezer environments. Training for handling specific equipment like slicers is provided, emphasizing safety and operational proficiency. The position fosters a collaborative and supportive atmosphere where specialists can grow their knowledge of delicatessen products and hone their customer engagement skills. Locations served include a range of towns across Connecticut, offering the chance to connect with diverse communities.

In summary, Delicatessen Services Co., LLC is seeking motivated, personable, and food-passionate individuals to join their team as Selling Event Specialists. This role is a perfect fit for those who thrive in social environments and appreciate the art of delicatessen food presentation. With part-time hours, comprehensive training, competitive pay, and a variety of locations to serve, this position offers a rewarding experience tailored to food lovers and customer-focused professionals alike.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Three months of experience in a customer service or similar role
  • Basic computer skills
  • Experience with food preparation is helpful but not required
  • Keep work area neat and clean
  • Exhibit good food safety and sanitation practices at all times
  • Ability to operate a slicer with training provided
  • Must have own transportation and be willing to travel to different retail locations within assigned area
  • Ability to transport and set up a folding table, utensils, platters, etc.
  • Ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours
  • Ability to bend, twist, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
  • Ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 40 lbs
  • Push or pull objects up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to work in a refrigerated/freezer environment
  • Must have an internet-enabled cell phone

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Three months of experience in customer service or a similar role
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to operate a slicer with training provided
  • Ability to maintain a positive and energetic attitude
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work in refrigerated or freezer environments

Job Duties

  • Build awareness of Boar's Head Brand premium delicatessen products by engaging consumers through product sampling
  • Actively promote Boar's Head Brand products by educating consumers on flavor, nutritional information, and complimentary products
  • Possess a positive, energetic, and serving attitude
  • Complete additional activities or special projects as assigned
  • Set up and break down sampling stations
  • Maintain food safety and sanitation practices
  • Travel to assigned retail locations and manage transportation and equipment setup

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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