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.

• 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 such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives.
• Maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station 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 through the 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 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• 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: The associate will be regularly required to stand and walk; 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 fully laden with appliances, supplies and product; prepare foods and beverages using the required appliances; be in contact with cleaning supplies.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
• Work Environment: Retail store environment with potential limited travel.
• Physical Appearance: Professionals must present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance; retailer dress code requirements are included in training documents.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  English is the primary language; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s trusted retail, marketing and food service agencies reimagining how people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. 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 foster a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to think big, grow their skills, and advance their careers. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities upon request.

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Job Category: Retail

Position Type: Part time

Business Unit: Marketing

Salary Range: $14.50 - $14.50

Company: Crossmark Inc.

Req : 11490