Product Demonstrator Part Time

Overview

The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non‑food demonstrations. The Associate acquires and maintains knowledge of the products represented, prepares, serves, and breaks down product, equipment, and supplies, intercepts consumers, and demonstrates products in a professional manner. The Associate maintains an overall professional appearance consistent with the job requirements.

Pay Rate: $14 per hour.

• 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.
• Prepares and serves food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers, and knives.
• Maintains a clean, sterile and safe workstation using cleaning chemicals.
• Maintains a professional appearance consistent with the job requirements.
• Properly sets up and prepares the 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.
• Is able to access the internet, navigate the company’s electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and view assigned documents including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.

This role is not expected to exceed more than 25 hours per week, although the company may change the role based on business or client needs.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  High school diploma or GED; or one to three months’ related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in using and navigating a personal computer or mobile device with applications and internal systems.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  Local food handlers permit may be required.
• Physical Demands:
  Stand and walk throughout the shift; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms (including 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 a ladder; balance; lift and carry up to 25 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds);
  
  push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies, and product; prepare foods and beverages using required appliances; be in contact with cleaning supplies.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  None.
• Work Environment:
  Retail store environment, limited travel.
• Physical Appearance:
  Ensure a professional appearance and proper grooming; adhere to the Retailer Dress code requirements 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 most trusted retail, marketing and food service agencies reimagining the way 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.

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Please include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.

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Job Category:
Retail
Position Type:
Part time
Business Unit:
Marketing
Salary Range: $14.00 - $14.00
Company:
Crossmark Inc.