Product Demonstrator PT

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 is $15/hour.

Responsibilities include:

• Possessing the ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
• Proactively intercepting, engaging, interacting, and selling products to the consumer in a positive manner.
• Effectively communicating the features and benefits of the product.
• Preparing and serving food samples using small appliances.
• Maintaining a clean, sterile, and safe work station.
• Maintaining a professional appearance consistent with the job requirements.
• Properly setting up and preparing the event table.
• Achieving 100% execution on assigned work.
• Assisting with preparation for client visits and completing audit corrections.
• Building and maintaining rapport with store personnel.
• Completing expense reports as per Company Policy.
• Accurately preparing and submitting all on-line requirements on the same day as event execution.
• Accessing the internet, navigating through company's electronic systems, using Microsoft Outlook, and viewing assigned documents.

This role is not expected to exceed more than 25 hours per week, although the company maintains the discretion to change the role based on the needs of the business and/or the client. This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Individuals will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management.

Qualifications include:

• 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 or personal mobile device using applications and internal systems.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Local food handlers permit may be required.
• Physical Demands: Ability 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 (including occasional lifting of up to 50 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.
• 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. 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.

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.