Product Demonstrator Part Time

Overview

The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. Acquires and maintains knowledge of products represented, prepares, serves, and breaks down product, equipment and supplies, intercepts consumers and demonstrates products in a professional manner, and maintains an overall professional appearance consistent with job requirements.

Pay rate: $16.50/hour

• Possesses the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
• Has desire and ability to proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell product to the consumer in a positive manner.
• Effectively communicates the features and benefits of the product.
• Prepares and serves food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives.
• Maintains a clean, sterile and safe work station using cleaning chemicals.
• Maintains a professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.
• Properly sets up and prepares Event Table for execution.
• Achieves 100% execution on assigned work.
• Assists with preparation for client visits and completes audit corrections.
• Builds and maintains rapport with store personnel to effectively meet company and client objectives.
• Completes expense reports as per Company Policy.
• Accurately prepares and submits all online requirements on the same day as Event execution.
• Accesses the internet, navigates company systems, uses Microsoft Outlook, and views assigned documents, including Microsoft Word & Adobe PDF forms.
• This role is not expected to exceed more than 25 hours per week, although the company maintains discretion to change the role.
• Individuals will be expected to follow any other job‑related instructions and perform other tasks as directed by management.

Education/

Experience:

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer

Skills:

Proficient in using and navigating a personal computer or mobile device with applications and internal systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Local Food handlers permit may be required.

Physical Demands: The associate will be regularly required to stand, walk during the shift, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms up to 65 inches, talk and hear, read instructions, stoop, kneel, squat, climb or step up ladder, balance, lift and carry up to 50 pounds; push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies and product;

prepare foods and beverages using required appliances; be in contact with cleaning supplies.

Work Environment: Retail store environment with limited travel.

Physical Appearance: Must present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance in accordance with retailer dress code.

Language

Skills:

English is primary; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Product Connections is part of Acosta Group, a collective of industry’s marketing agencies. We specialize in digital and traditional retail events and demos, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing.

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