Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY

WasteNot is seeking passionate and outgoing individuals to join our team as a Brand Ambassador for Chicagoland events and markets. At WasteNot, we're devoted to better sustainability in our communities. As a Brand Ambassador, you will be responsible for representing our brand in various settings and engaging with potential customers to promote our products/services. As the first point of contact for WasteNot, you will play a crucial role in increasing brand awareness, driving sales, and building strong relationships with environmentally conscious consumers.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Hourly Pay + Sales Based Commission
• Complimentary Compost Collection For Your Chicago Residence
• WasteNot Apparel, Outfitted Seasonally
• Go Beyond The Bucket With Opportunities For Career Growth And Advancement Within A Leading Sustainability Organization

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the brand's products/services and answer any questions from potential and existing customers.
• Actively interact with potential customers to generate leads and drive sales.
• Represent the brand in a positive and professional manner at farmers markets, events, trade shows, and promotional activities.
• Engage with consumers to create memorable experiences and effectively communicate the brand's message, mission, and offerings.
• Distribute promotional materials to attract interest and increase brand visibility.
• Provide consistent, professional service to every single customer.
• Collect feedback from consumers, provide insights to the ambassador coordinator & outreach team and gather market/event feedback for product/service improvement.
• Collaborate with the sales & outreach team to develop innovative strategies for brand promotion and customer engagement.
• Produce photos & videos to be used by our marketing team.
• Maintain a professional, engaged appearance and fun demeanor while representing the WasteNot brand.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in sales, marketing, or customer service is preferred. Former brand ambassador experience is a plus, but not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exhibit passion for your local community, an eye for detail, a willingness to be on your feet and talking (a lot), stamina (to be in all weather & service a lot of people) and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, on time, and ready to hustle every shift.
• Familiar with and the ability to articulate effectively what distinguishes WasteNot from other companies and being able to articulate that to the 1,000th customer with the same care & presence as the first customer.
• Outgoing personality with the ability to engage with diverse and distracted audiences.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and experience with online brand promotion is a plus.
• Available to work evenings and weekends, to accommodate events and promotions from April-end of October.
• Reliable transportation to and from headquarters.
• Willingness and proficiency to drive commercial, company vehicles.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about the brand and its products/services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in marketing or related field is a plus

COMPANY OVERVIEW

WasteNot is on a mission to provide sustainability services to clients, consumers, and communities by helping them compost without compromise.™ WasteNot runs the largest electric, waste-management fleet in the US, providing a clean, convenient, zero-emissions service to homes, businesses, and events throughout Chicagoland. In addition to our award winning compost services, WasteNot also empowers zero-waste businesses and households by delivering compostable food containers, household supplies and local packaged goods.

From humble beginnings with a bike and wagon, WasteNot is now a national leader, ranked the #1 in the US for the unwavering dedication toward zero-emissions delivery, platform customizability, and affordable service options. Now, we’re beginning the next phase of our journey: expanding our footprint across the Chicagoland area and adding more sustainable services to our existing clients.

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