Sobeys- Food Sampling Brand Ambassador-Brantford
At a glance
Mid-level Brand Marketing role at Jobs at Acosta. Brantford · part-time.
Pay not stated Brand Marketing salary
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What you'll do
- Offer shoppers product samples and explain key details, answering questions in Sobeys stores
- Prepare basic food and drink samples, then set up, maintain and pack down a tidy sampling station
- Work toward sampling goals through engaging customer conversations
- Submit shift reports after each scheduled day
What you bring
- You hold a Food Safety Certificate and Smart Serve Certification
- You can work Thursday through Sunday and have a driver’s licence with access to a car
- You bring customer service, retail or sales experience, which is preferred
- You have a photo-capable smartphone for reporting and can stand through shifts and help with station setup
Who this fits
This part-time role suits someone comfortable approaching shoppers, sharing brand messages and working independently in a retail setting. Shifts are ongoing but casual, with weekly hours dependent on business needs; full availability from Thursday through Sunday is required. You may need to drive to Paris.
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 Food Safety Certificate
• Musta have Smart Serve Certification
• Must be fully available Thursday-Sunday
• Previous customer service, retail, or sales experience preferred
• Driver and access to own car is required to drive to Paris if needed.
• 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