Retail Loss Prevention Detective
The TJX Companies, Inc.
Lead Event Specialist
Acosta
part-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Savannah • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Complete in-store food and non-food demonstrations; serve, demonstrate, intercept consumers and sell products professionally.
- Manage and maintain event equipment and supplies; ensure they are clean and secured in agreed backroom area.
- When Supervisor is absent, communicate with store management and act as point of contact for events; assist other Event Specialists with kits and materials.
- Assist Supervisor by providing leadership and knowledge to the team; build and maintain rapport with store personnel.
- Prepare and serve food samples following food safety guidelines; use small appliances and cooking utensils safely.
- Properly set up and prepare Event Table for execution; take digital photos of Perfect Table Setup and submit on-line requirements same day as event.
- Complete expense reports per Company Policy and assist with preparation for client visits and audit corrections.
- Maintain professional appearance consistent with job and retailer dress code.
- Role expected not to exceed more than 25 hours per week (company may change based on business/client needs).
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One to three months’ related experience and/or training (minimum 1 month).
- Proficient ability to use and navigate on a personal computer and personal mobile device using applications and internal systems.
- Food Safety Professional Certification required; Local Food handlers permit if required.
- Physical ability to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb (including 6’ ladder), balance, lift and carry up to 25 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds), push/pull demonstration cart.
- Ability to prepare foods including raw meats, produce and eggs; use cooking utensils and small appliances such as knives, convection ovens, coffee makers, electric fryers, microwaves.
- Ability to maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station using cleaning chemicals.
- English is the primary language skill; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
food preparationfood safetycooking utensilssmall appliancesevent setupexpense reportingcleaning chemicalsphysical liftingdigital photographycomputer navigation
Soft skills
communicationleadershipteamworkrapport buildingprofessional appearancecustomer serviceinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
Food Safety Professional CertificationLocal Food Handlers Permit