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Acosta Group

Retail, marketing, and foodservice solutions provider

Lead Event Specialist

Dining, Bar & Counter ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeDanville, VA, USA$15.50In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Previous experience in retail, customer service, food service, hospitality, product demonstrations, or team leadership is a plus but is not required.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Comfort interacting with customers and supporting team members.
  • Ability to use a smartphone, tablet, or computer for scheduling and reporting.
  • Food Safety Certification is required; additional food handling certifications may be required based on local regulations.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, balance, and climb a step ladder as needed.
  • Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Set up, execute, and break down in-store product demonstrations.
  • Engage customers and communicate product features and benefits.
  • Prepare and serve food samples while following food safety standards.
  • Maintain demonstration equipment and supplies, and keep a clean work area.
  • Support team members and serve as the in-store point of contact when a supervisor is unavailable.
  • Build relationships with store personnel and support client visits and audits.
  • Complete required reporting, documentation, and event photos.
  • Follow company policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Experience in retail, customer service, food service, hospitality, product demonstrations, or team leadership.

About the Company

Acosta Group

Retail, marketing, and foodservice solutions provider

Acosta Group is a collective of trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies that helps brands grow where they are sold. It works by providing end-to-end support across the customer journey—headquarter sales, omnichannel retail, assisted sales and training, integrated marketing, foodservice sales enablement and culinary solutions, all guided by advanced data and insights. It differs from competitors by operating as a umbrella of specialized agencies rather than a single firm, enabling cohesive, cross-channel programs and seamless data-driven execution. Its goal is to accelerate brand growth everywhere products are sold by connecting today’s commerce activities with tomorrow’s opportunities.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Jacksonville, FL
Founded
2023

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