Come work with us! Ideal candidates live in New Jersey OR the surrounding areas. This position is for the MKTG (Non-Premise) Team in New Jersey. This team will focus on special events and elevated events only.
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Subject Line: New Jersey. Brand Ambassador
Schedules are flexible. Pay Rate starting at $30 hour. Candidates must be 21 yrs and older.
POSITION OVERVIEW: MKTG Brand Educators are brand enthusiasts that educate consumers on high profile brands during Non-Premise and experiential special events. They must be able to deliver a safe and unique experiences, and help consumers make informed brand decisions. They are expected to interact and actively engage consumers at the point of purchase and experience, with the end goal of reinforcing and/or increasing brand awareness. The Brand Educator embodies the brand they represent and humanizes the brand as a result. They build consumer trust by providing product knowledge and education.
Brand Educators (BE's) have a wide range of job responsibilities related to engaging consumers to recognize, prefer and purchase our client brands. For this reason, MKTG hires personable, friendly, and professional Brand Educators. In addition to participating in promotional events when selected, BEs are expected to complete regular online trainings regarding our client brands. BE's must have the ability to immerse themselves in order to obtain an extensive level of knowledge including Category, Product Distillation/Production and Brand with the ability to pass exams testing said knowledge. BEs must be able to successfully showcase their knowledge and ability to engage by showcasing a "Final" two to three minute presentation, in order to represent brands at events.
This position is an Occasional Employment Position. Being hired as a Brand Educator does not guarantee that the employee will be assigned to any particular quantity of assignments. Brand Educator must sign-off on all required forms and must adhere to all MKTG Policies & Procedures.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Follow all Covid-19 related Safety StandardsActively engage and educate consumers at the point of experience, purchase and consumptionHumanize the brands and build trust of consumers through educationLead consumers through a sampling journey of featured product(s) (where legal and within local legal limitations and as per policy)Regularly complete digital training for market brand and programs as directedAdapt to tech platforms to receive and input information necessary to represent the Diageo brandsArrive to events on time, in appropriate attire as specifiedDistribute premiums to consumersFollow Responsible Server Guidelines and report Guideline violationsPay for bar spend or product via company issued debit cardPick up or accept delivery of promotional materials from Event TeamEnsure proper care and return of company property (i.e. – uniforms, event materials)Complete post-event recap (ERF) in MKTG reporting websiteTake digital event photos and contribute to markets social media account Understand how Diageo brand differs from competitors and report on competitive activity in marketMaintain appropriate appearance for consumer engagementFollow company policy and procedures REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Outgoing Brand Knowledge and Personification of the Brand – BE must complete training in order to understand what the brand/program represents, stands for and how it differs from other brands. BE must be able to translate brand information to consumers in a relatable manner. BE must be able to maintain a pleasant disposition & demeanor under stress. BE must have the ability to work in a team atmosphere
Engaging - BE must be outgoing, personable and courteous with consumers and approach them with a friendly and helpful attitude, with the goal to build trust in the brand.
Reliable – BE must always arrive to events ready to start on time, and must work until event end. Be must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time and be able to carry heavy trays, boxes, objects
Required Must be 21 years of agePrevious promotional/marketing experienceValid to work as an employee in the USValid US driver's licenseMust have your own method of transportation