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.

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 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.
• Build 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 on-line requirements on the same day as Event execution.
• Ability to access the internet, navigate through company’s electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and capability to view assigned documents, including Microsoft Word & Adobe PDF forms.

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 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 of the shift;
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel;
Reach with hands and arms (including conducting tasks overhead up to 65 inches);
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, such as cooking utensils, knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves;
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. The associate must present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance. 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. Equal Opportunity / Accommodation

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 . Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

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