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You can be the brand ambassador who excels in captivating an audience during in-store events, with an emphasis on brand  \nawareness, product demonstration, and sales.  \nResponsibilities:  \n• Promote best in class products as a brand ambassador at local retailers  \n• Set up and break down of work area  \n• Preparation and sampling ofproducts chosen by the retailer  \nQualifications:  \n• Friendly, enthusiastic, and comfortable talking to strangers  \n• Sales and/or customer service experience preferred  \n• Stand comfortably for up to 6 hours a day  \nWe are among New England’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in  \noutsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. We offer a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.  \nWhat did you notice as you read this description? What seems to be most important to this employer? To help you out, we’ve marked several trends. Words that appear multiple times are underlined, and requirements or responsibilities of the job are written in green.  \nThis job description is very focused on sales, marketing, branding, and customer service. In addition, they’re looking for someone who has people skills, can help out at company events, and ideally has experience in a prior customer service role.  \nThe next step is identifying how you can address their needs!  \nPart 2: The Match  \nThe exercise below is sometimes referred to as the “T-model” for writing a cover letter. In each box on the left, you ’ll draw information from the job description. 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