Demo & Event Ambassador - Brand Ambassador

Overview

Job Title: Demo & Event Ambassador

Location: Seattle, WA

Start Date: ASAP 

Time Commitment: Up to 8 demos per month with flexibility. Must be able to work Friday - Sunday during the hours of 10am - 2pm or 3 - 7pm                                            

Pay: $20 per hour + mileage reimbursement

 

About Barnacle Foods:

Grow with us! At Barnacle, we are on a mission to do good for our oceans, communities, and collective future. Since 2016, we've shared familiar, everyday foods made with Alaska-grown kelp like Bullwhip Hot Sauce, Kelp Chili Crisp, salsas, seasonings, and more. As a Brand Ambassador, you'll share our story and delectable products to reach new customers and drive sales in your region.

 

Responsibilities

Specific Duties of the Brand Ambassador 

Represent the Barnacle Foods brand  

• Share our brand story with prospective customers 
• Answer questions about the Barnacle brand and why we believe kelp is the future of food 
• Help people fall in love with our brand and become ambassadors for our products 
• Maintain a friendly, respectful, and approachable demeanor  
• Generating brand awareness through word-of-mouth marketing

 

Share our mission and product with prospective customers, running demos at grocery stores and events in the area

• Sample, describe, and sell Barnacle products with knowledge and enthusiasm 
• Setup and breakdown at in-store demos and special events according to Barnacle guidelines and standards 
• Interact confidently with others, including those who may be reluctant to engage
• Communicate respectfully with store managers, store staff, and event management

 

Communicate with Barnacle leadership 

• Write summary reports to share out with the broader team 
• Respond in a timely manner to emails, Slack messages, and other communications 
• Openly ask for the support you need to perform your role effectively

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is:

• Someone who shares our mission, and is passionate about food, our brand, and our products 
• A highly motivated, self-starter
• A friendly, approachable person who loves to talk with people 
• Results-oriented, organized, and enthusiastic 
• A quick learner with the ability to pay close attention to detail

 

Requirements:

• Must have a car or reliable transport 
• Excellent communication skills
• A neat appearance, and superb customer focus
• Must be able to stand for the duration of a demo or event, and lift 30-pound boxes 

 

TO APPLY

• Email jeff@barnaclefoods.com with the subject 'Brand Ambassador Application - Your Name'
• Include a short paragraph sharing your interest in the position
• Attach a copy of your resume 
• Share two professional references 

 

Barnacle Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workplace. We hire qualified candidates and make all employment-related decisions based on job-related qualifications, without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.

Employment Type: OTHER