Product Demonstrator PT

Brand Ambassador

Weekly pay, flexible schedule, fun work environment, and career advancement opportunities. Starting pay is $17-$20. This part-time associate promotes alcohol products for suppliers at multiple Target locations within a geography. Brand Ambassadors introduce customers to new and exciting items and brands. Customer service, food handling, bartender, server, cashier, stocker, demonstrator, brand ambassador, or brand advocate experience is beneficial but not required. All expenses are covered and equipment is located within each Target location.

Responsibilities include adhering to a specific dress code for alcohol sampling, knowledge and compliance with federal, state, and local laws specific to marketing of alcohol, and appropriate permit, license, or certification required based on location.

Qualifications must include being 21+ years of age, availability on Friday, Saturday, and Monday, and reliable access to a smartphone or tablet on days worked. The ability to stand to perform the event for the duration of the event is also required.

As a Brand Ambassador, the associate will be performing the role of a dedicated and enthusiastic user of the product(s) he or she is promoting and must meet certain attribute-specific requirements in order to effectively and convincingly perform the role. These events will be staffed through auditions, and selection will be based on best match with the attribute-specific requirements of the client. The associate must possess the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented, effectively communicate the features and benefits of the product, and proactively intercept, engage, interact, and influence buying decisions on the product with the consumer, in a positive manner. The role is performed during in-store and/or offsite/special events. The associate supplies/provides materials such as product brochures and/or samples, maintains a clean, sterile and safe workstation using cleaning products, maintains a professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job, properly sets up and prepares for event execution, and achieves 100% execution on assigned work. The associate also takes photographs to document event success stories as required, assists with preparation for client visits, builds and maintains rapport with store personnel to effectively meet company and client objectives, trains store personnel on promoting product features and benefits, completes expense reports, and prepares and submits all on-line requirements on the same day as event execution.

Education/experience: high school diploma or equivalent; one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Beauty, skincare, and/or fitness enthusiasts preferred. Computer skills: proficient use of a personal computer and familiarity with Word, Excel, and Outlook. Certificates, licenses, registrations: local food handlers permit may be required. Physical demands: the associate may be regularly required to stand up to 8 hours at a time, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear, visual ability to read instructions and perform events, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, lift and carry up to 25 pounds, move and set up a display weighing 50 to 100 pounds, and be in contact with cleaning supplies. 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. Tattoos must not be visible while the associate is engaged in their work assignments. Supervisory responsibilities: none. Work environment: retail store environment; some possible offsite event locations. Language skills: English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity. Minimum education requirements: high school diploma. Experience requirement: one year of sales experience. Knowledge, skill, and ability requirements: outgoing good communicator, must be able to stand for 4 hours, must have a computer at home.

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.