Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Looking for a flexible part-time opportunity that combines customer interaction and leadership?

At Product Connections, our Lead Event Specialists help create engaging shopping experiences through product demonstrations inside Sam's Club. In this role, you'll interact with customers, provide product samples, support event operations, and serve as a resource for other team members.

Why Join Product Connections?

  • Weekly pay with direct deposit
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Part-time benefits available
  • Leadership development experience
  • Fun and engaging retail environment

No prior demonstration experience is required. We provide the training and support needed to help you succeed.

  • 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, supplies, and 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.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Previous experience in retail, customer service, food service, hospitality, product demonstrations, or team leadership is a plus, but not required.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Comfortable interacting with customers and supporting team members.
  • Ability to use a smartphone, tablet, or computer for scheduling and reporting.
  • Food Safety Certification required; additional food handling certifications may be required based on local regulations.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • 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.
  • Formal job description will be provided upon request
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.
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