Brand Ambassador

Job Summary The Pepsi Campus Ambassador role provides a unique, hands‑on opportunity for a student to engage directly with campus departments, PepsiCo, and community events. This is not a role where products are delivered to you to distribute at your convenience. Instead, you’ll actively collaborate with business entities such as the Pepsi Bottler, Dining Services, and various campus groups (e.g., Student Life, Athletics, Campus Store, Auxiliary Services) to create and implement marketing and activation plans throughout the school year. Your goal is to drive engagement with Pepsi brands through campus events and activities. You will report directly to Auxiliary Business Development Services representatives, with a dotted line to the local Pepsi Key Account Manager, and participate in monthly meetings to review event outcomes and discuss future plans. Responsibilities Event Management: Plan and lead partner events, including marketing activities, tailgates, and campus engagement. This includes setting up and taking down event spaces, with some heavy lifting required. Ensure smooth execution, positive attendee interactions, and a clean event space. Product Knowledge & Communication: Maintain a strong understanding of Pepsi products and communicate effectively with event attendees, answering questions and promoting brand values. Marketing Participation: Actively contribute to brainstorming sessions, team meetings, and proof‑of‑performance reports. Donation & Sponsorship Support: Assist with donation and sponsorship requests by working closely with the Pepsi Key Account Manager, Auxiliary Business Development team, and requesters. Asset Management: Maintain Pepsi’s physical assets (event trailer, coolers, tabling gear) in good, clean working order. Oversee Minimum Qualifications University of Utah Student: Must be currently enrolled and progressing toward a degree. Driver’s License: Required for operating fleet vehicles and golf carts. Independent & Team‑Oriented: Able to follow directions, work independently, and collaborate effectively. Drink/Food Handling: Able to distribute samples, food, and drinks (ABD covers the cost of a food handler’s card if needed). Physical Capability: Able to lift and move heavy items such as inflatables, tents, product cases, and event equipment and to work in all weather conditions. Interpersonal Skills: Comfortable engaging with event attendees. Punctuality & Communication: Must be punctual and have strong communication skills. Flexibility: Must be available for events during evenings and weekends. Detail‑Oriented: High attention to detail. Preferences Preference may be given to students enrolled in majors such as Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Communications, Tourism/Hospitality Management, and Public Relations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Self‑motivated and self‑directed. Creative, enthusiastic, and energetic. Highly organized. Ability to collaborate across multiple groups to achieve desired outcomes. The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ('URS'). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post‑retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post‑retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by TitleIX and 34 CFR part106. 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