Company description

Grow with us! At Barnacle, we’re on a mission to do good for our oceans, communities, and future. We are the makers of kelp hot sauces, chili crisp, seasonings, bbq, salsas, and more.

Job description

Job Title: Demo & Event Ambassador

Location: Seattle, WA

Start Date: ASAP

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

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:

• Because this role requires demoing at grocery stores throughout the greater Seattle area with the need to transport products and equipment, we only recommend that applicants with access to a vehicle apply. Mileage will be reimbursed.
• 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

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.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline