Associate Job Opportunity
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. Pay rate: $15-$18/hour.
Responsibilities:
- 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 communicate the features and benefits of the product.
- Ability to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances.
- Maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station.
- Maintains a professional appearance.
- 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.
- Completes expense reports as per Company Policy.
- Accurately prepares and submits all on-line requirements.
- Ability to access the internet, navigate through company's electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook.
Qualifications:
- Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Computer Skills: Proficient in ability to use and navigate on a personal computer.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Local Food handlers permit may be required.
- Physical Demands: The associate will be regularly required to stand and walk of the shift; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; have visual ability to read instructions and perform events; stoop; kneel; squat; climb or step up ladder; balance; lift and carry up to 25 pounds; push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart; prepare foods and beverages using required appliances; be in contact with cleaning supplies.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
- Work Environment: Retail store environment to limited travel.
- Physical Appearance: Individuals must ensure a professional appearance and proper grooming is in order. Specific retailer dress code requirements are included in the training documents.
- Language Skills: English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
About Us:
Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice 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. Our mission is to deliver brand solutions that connect products to the right target at the right time, effectively moving consumers down the conversion funnel. With over 10,000 experts in the field and more than 150 corporate employees, we have a range of talents and experience that redefine what it means to be a marketing agency. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to think big, grow their skills, and take their careers to the next level. Join Product Connections and discover a workplace where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt—let’s build something great together. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject of your email to expedite the request.