Taste Ambassador Coordinator

Des Moines, IA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

flexible schedule
part-time hours
Training and Development
Positive work environment
Employee Discounts

Job Description

AE Dairy is a well-established dairy company known for its commitment to quality and community engagement. With a strong presence in the regional market, AE Dairy offers a diverse range of dairy products cherished by consumers for their freshness and wholesome goodness. As a company, AE Dairy values innovation, teamwork, and customer connection, focusing on delivering premium experiences both through their products and customer interactions. Their dedication to maintaining high standards while fostering local partnerships has made them a trusted name in the grocery retail space across the region. AE Dairy employs a skilled workforce dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement, supporting a positive work culture that encourages growth and employee involvement.

The role of Taste Ambassador Coordinator at AE Dairy is a crucial part-time position within the Marketing team, designed for an organized, energetic, and people-focused individual. This job involves coordinating AE Dairy's in-store sampling program, which directly engages consumers by offering product tastings in grocery stores throughout the region. The Taste Ambassador Coordinator acts as the primary liaison between the Sales team and the Taste Ambassadors, ensuring all sampling events are appropriately staffed, supplied, and run smoothly. Reporting directly to the Director of Marketing, this position supports team leadership, administrative operations, and event coordination.

Taste Ambassadors represent AE Dairy by introducing customers to new and favorite products at grocery store sampling events. The coordinator ensures that these ambassadors have the necessary resources, schedules events efficiently, and maintains clear communication between departments and retail locations. This role requires excellent organizational skills, time management, and the ability to work independently while fostering a positive and professional team environment. Additionally, the coordinator monitors and submits payroll, tracks the effectiveness of sampling activities, and supports the execution of weekend events.

The position demands physical stamina, such as standing for extended periods and the capability to handle products and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds. Reliable transportation is necessary for visiting local grocery stores. AE Dairy offers a flexible part-time work schedule primarily on Mondays and Thursdays at their headquarters, complemented by sampling event shifts during weekends. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, inviting motivated candidates with a passion for customer experience and coordination to apply.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to stand for extended periods during sampling events
  • ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
  • reliable transportation for occasional travel between local grocery store locations
  • must successfully pass a background check

Job Qualifications

  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • comfortable working with multiple team members and retail partners
  • proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic computer applications
  • ability to work independently

Job Duties

  • Coordinate weekly in-store product sampling events
  • communicate store assignments and event details to Taste Ambassadors
  • ensure team members have products, supplies, and information needed
  • serve as the primary point of contact between Sales and the Taste Ambassador team
  • submit payroll hours for Taste Ambassadors
  • maintain tracking spreadsheets and sampling performance reports
  • assist with training, onboarding, and coaching

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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