Otakon DC Sales Representatives Needed 7/29-7/31/22

Washington DC

Description

* Seeking Fudge & Chocolate Sales Representatives *Event Name: Otakon Anime Convention *Event Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC 20001 *Event Dates/Times: Friday: Show 12p-8p Saturday: Show 10p-6p Sunday: Show 10a-3p Copper Coast Confections is looking to hire representatives to assist our staff with the sales and booth operations at the Otakon Anime event! Copper Coast Confections is a gourmet fudge and hand-crafted artisan chocolate company with a superhero twist! We bring over 20 flavors of gourmet fudge, Belgian chocolates including hand-painted artisan truffles, pecan caramel turtles, almond toffee, and superhero pops! We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic team-oriented individuals near Washington, DC to represent our brand. New hires will assist with sampling and product sales, active customer service roles and additional duties of a successful booth. We look for representatives that can engage with customers while capturing chocolate sales and promoting our brand in a fast-paced environment. *Job Requirements: . Excellent sales service to ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction . Personable and outgoing with good mix of people skills . Open availability for the duration of the event hours . Follows all recommended health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for product handling (trained on-site) . Maintain presentable appearance of display in assigned areas . Basic math skills and ability to make change on cash transactions . Physically able to stand for duration of the shift *Preferred Skills: . Prior retail sales or brand ambassador experience (Service industry professionals, wait staff, and bartenders have been great additions to our team in the past) . “Go the extra mile” to cross/upsell products and actively engage with potential customers . Maintains a positive and collected demeanor during periods of high volume/activity *Compensation: Cash pay daily is $16 per hour plus tips. Any successful hire will be given first choice at working with our team at any upcoming DC area events. . We will extend an offer of 25% off of any items sold at our booth! *Dress Code: Business casual with a clean and presentable appearance. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. *Parking: Company will reimburse for parking costs-please remember to get a receipt. *Event Entry: Representatives receive ONE exhibitor’s pass which will allow you to enter the event each day and afterhours activities if you so choose. Do not lose this pass! *Timeliness: Please allow yourself plenty of time to park and get settled in on the first day of the event. Be at the booth ready to work at the time listed. *Breaks: You will get a 30-minute UNPAID lunch break, but you provide your own meals. The time of your break will be assigned each day by onsite Lead and will be determined by the amount of traffic during the event. * If you are available, have reliable transportation to & from the event, and think you’d make a great addition to the Copper Coast Team, please respond to this email with ALL of the following information: - Full name - Contact number - Email - Resume or listed work experience/references - Available dates - How would you be an asset to our team? A team member will contact you within 72 hours for a quick call to discuss the opportunity. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!!