Sobeys- Food Sampling Brand Ambassador-Brantford

Jobs at Acosta Open · verified Sep 19, 2026

Brantford Part-time Mid-level Brand Marketing

Mid-level Brand Marketing role at Jobs at Acosta. Brantford · part-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Introduce featured products and distribute tastings to shoppers at nearby Sobeys stores
Explain product details, respond to questions, and create positive customer interactions
Prepare basic food and drink samples such as coffee and desserts
Set up, maintain, and pack away the sampling area, then submit shift reports
Work toward sampling goals while presenting each brand professionally

What you bring

Hold Smart Serve Certification and a Food Handler Certificate before interviewing
Be available for shifts from Thursday through Sunday and remain standing throughout the shift
Have your own vehicle and be able to work in Paris or Simcoe when needed
Use a photo-capable smartphone for post-shift reporting
Communicate well, work independently, and represent brands professionally in stores

Who this fits

This role suits someone comfortable engaging shoppers, preparing simple samples, and working independently in a grocery setting. It is a permanent part-time position with casual shifts based on business needs, so weekly work is not guaranteed. You must be available Thursday through Sunday, with possible assignments in Paris or Simcoe, and training is provided before your first shift.

From the employer

Position Details

This is a permanent part-time opportunity offering ongoing casual shifts throughout the year.

Scheduling is based on business needs, and weekly shifts are not guaranteed.

Training is also provided before your first shift!

Schedule: • Thursday & Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. • Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Salary: $21/per hour

• Promote products and offer samples to shoppers in local Sobeys grocery stores

• Share key product information and answer customer questions

• Meet sampling targets while delivering engaging customer interactions

• Prepare simple food and beverage samples (e.g., coffee, desserts)

• Maintain a clean and organized sampling station (set up, maintain, and tear down)

• Complete reporting after each shift

• Must have a valid Smart Serve Certification and Food Handler Certificate prior to the interview

• Must be fully available Thursday-Sunday

• Previous customer service, retail, or sales experience preferred

• Must have access to own car and be able to Paris or Simcoe if required.

• Confident engaging with customers and delivering key product messaging

• Ability to stand for the duration of a shift and assist with the setup and teardown of the sampling station (all materials stored on-site)

• Access to a smartphone with photo capabilities and to complete reporting

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and represent brands professionally in a retail environment