Product Demonstrator Part Time

Description

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.

• 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.
• Ability to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives.
• Maintain 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.
• Ability to access the Internet, navigate company’s electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and view assigned documents, including Microsoft Word & Adobe PDF forms.

This role is not expected to exceed more than 25 hours per week, although the company does maintain the discretion to change the role based on the needs of the business and/or the client.

The above functions are not 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.

• Education/Experience
  :
  High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months of related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer Skills
  :
  Proficient in use and navigation on a personal computer or mobile device using 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, use hands and fingers to handle, reach with hands & arms up to 65 inches, talk and hear, read instructions, stoop, kneel, squat, climb or step up a ladder, balance, lift & carry up to 25 lbs (occasionally up to 50 lbs), push/pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, prepare foods & beverages, contact with cleaning supplies.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  :
  None.
• Work Environment
  :
  Retail store environment with limited travel.
• Physical Appearance
  :
  Must present a neat, clean, appropriately groomed appearance; specific retailer dress code requirements included in training.
• Language Skills
  :
  English is the primary language; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

• Job Category:
  Retail
• Position Type:
  Part time
• Business Unit:
  Marketing
• Salary Range: $14.50 - $14.50
• Company:
  Crossmark Inc.
• Req

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Acosta Group provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We use E‑Verify to verify the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates.