Sobeys- Food Sampling Brand Ambassador-Peterborough

Jobs at Acosta Open · verified Sep 11, 2026

Peterborough Part-time Mid-level Brand Marketing

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

Role brief

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What you'll do

Promote products and hand out samples to shoppers in Sobeys stores
Explain product details, respond to questions, and create positive customer interactions
Prepare straightforward food and drink samples such as coffee and desserts
Set up, keep tidy, and dismantle the sampling area
Submit shift reports after each assignment

What you bring

Food Handler and Smart Serve certificates before interviewing
Availability for every Thursday through Sunday shift
Customer service, retail, or sales experience is preferred
Confidence speaking with shoppers and presenting brand messages
A smartphone for photos and completing reports, plus the ability to stand through shifts

Who this fits

This role suits someone comfortable working independently in a retail setting while representing brands professionally. It is a permanent part-time position with casual shifts scheduled around business needs, so weekly work is not guaranteed. You must be available Thursday through Sunday and able to handle setup and teardown with materials kept on-site.

From the employer

Do you thrive in customer-facing environments and enjoy building connections with
others? Join our team as a Brand Ambassador and create memorable consumer
experiences by showcasing and sampling products from some of today’s leading brands!
At Mosaic, we help some of North America’s most recognized brands connect with
consumers through engaging, memorable experiences. With more than 30 years of industry
expertise, we are a trusted leader in sales and marketing solutions.

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

Responsibilities:
• 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 Handler and Smart Serve Certificate prior to the interview
• Must be fully available Thursday-Sunday
• Previous customer service, retail, or sales experience preferred
• 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