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. Maintains an overall professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.

• 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 workstation 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 through company’s electronic systems, uses Microsoft Outlook, and can view assigned documents, including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.

Education/

Experience:

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

Computer

Skills:

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

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

Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, walk, 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 25 pounds (occasionally 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, and 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 requirements.

Language

Skills:

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

Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and food service agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. As a full‑service marketing agency, we specialize in digital and traditional retail events and demos, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing.

Job Category:
Retail
Position Type:
Part‑time
Salary Range: $14.00 – $14.00 per hour
Business Unit:
Marketing

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