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brand ambassador

Posted on July 02, 2026 by Employer details Tocha Foods

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*About Tocha* Tocha is a Vancouver born company producing *hot sauce without the heat*. We make bold, balanced sauces designed for flavour instead of extreme spice. *About the role* As a Brand Ambassador, you?ll be the face of Tocha at sampling sessions across a designated region (York Region). You?ll chat with shoppers both at markets, events and in stores, to help them discover the right Tocha flavour for their tastebuds, and demystify our *hot sauce without the heat*. *Role Responsibilities* * Leading tasting demos at markets, events and retail stores * Assembling and maintaining a clean, inviting setup in accordance with Tocha branding * Educating customers on flavours, ingredients, allergens, pairings, and our brand story * Encouraging sales in a friendly, non-pushy way * Tracking samples and purchases, and reporting stock levels * Managing demo materials and equipment (this includes a custom table, brand signage and pre-chilled sauces) * Supporting the load in and out of materials and stock at markets / events (manual role with repeated heavy lifting) * Sharing customer insights with the Tocha team * Building and maintaining strong relationships with our store partners *What we?re looking for* Someone reliable, organized, and proactive; you?ll need to come prepared to demos and engage with all potential customers. A natural communicator who enjoys connecting with others and representing our brand. Sales or sampling experience is a bonus, though not essential. *Requirements* * Ability to stand comfortably for 4 - 6 hours * lift ~25kg * Drive to markets, events and stores across York Region * Hold a valid Canadian driver?s license with a clean driving record and access to a car * Be available for weekend shifts (minimum 2 weekend dates per month) *Schedule & compensation* * This is a flexible role, offering between two and four demos per week * Opportunity to increase shifts with additional demos seasonally (Summer / Winter) * Travel stipend provided Pay: $23.00 per hour Benefits: * Casual dress * Commuter benefits * Flexible schedule Application question(s): * When are you available to start? * Are you located around York Region? Experience: * Retail sales: 1 year (preferred) Language: * English (required) Licence/Certification: * Driving Licence and access to a car (required) Work Location: In person