Japanese Bilingual In-Store Brand Ambassador - Food Products, Weekend Only

Advantage Technical
$22.00-$23.00
paid time off, paid holidays, sick time
United States, California, Marina del Rey
Oct 28, 2024
Position: Japanese Bilingual In-Store Brand Ambassador - Food Products, Weekend Only Location: Los Angeles Metropolitan Areas (Stores in West Los Angeles, Torrance and Orange County) Reports to: Operations Leader FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Work Hours: Sat & Sun 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (1 hour unpaid lunch time) Pay: $22-$23/h Overview: The In-Store Brand Ambassador is responsible for effectively promoting and showcasing food products through in-store demonstrations at grocery stores and retail locations. You will be a representation of the brand that has food products highlighted with nutritional value, ingredients, and positive impact on overall well-being. This role involves engaging with customers, providing product samples or tastings, and ensuring a positive brand experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to: * Communicate with store management about the demonstration plans and displays as well as follow store guidelines before demonstrations. * Set up and maintain a visually appealing demonstration booth, ensuring cleanliness and organization on the store floor, ensuring cleanliness and organization. * Engage with customers, offering product samples or tastings and providing informative product information. * Answer customer questions and address concerns in a professional and knowledgeable manner. * Promote product features and benefits to encourage sales. * Understand the brand messaging and product characteristics such as nutrition, flavor, prices, and represent the brand in a professional and enthusiastic manner. * Report the daily activity by taking photos, customer feedback and interactions, and other relevant information. * Dismantle and store sales displays after the demonstration without any damage to store property. * If the store demonstration is not scheduled, prepare for the next demonstrations by bagging samples and completing necessary administrative tasks in the office (Marina Del Ray). Qualifications: * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. * Strong customer service orientation. * Enthusiasm for food and the ability to effectively communicate product benefits. * High school diploma or equivalent. * Valid drivers' license. * Japanese Bilingual skills (conversational) Preferred Qualifications: * Previous experience in retail sales or customer service. * Bilingual language skills. * One-year certification from a college or technical school in a related field, or equivalent experience. * Basic knowledge of food safety and handling procedures. Physical Requirements: * Ability to stand for extended periods. * Ability to lift and carry product displays and equipment. * Ability to drive to stores in assigned territory (Southern California). Benefits: * Consistent Work Schedule: Enjoy a stable work-life balance with guaranteed 8-hour shifts every Saturday and Sunday. * Competitive compensation: Receive competitive pay for your hard work. * Paid Sick Leave: Access paid time off for illness or other health-related reasons. * Health Insurance Stipend Payments: Benefit from a stipend to help offset the cost of your health insurance premiums. The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off. After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Advantage Technical With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com. Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. 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