In-Store Demo Specialist

Airgoods • New York, NY

3d • $15,000 - $20,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Airgoods runs in-store demonstrations for emerging food and beverage brands at specialty grocery stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn. As a Demo Specialist, you represent the brand during each demo: set up a tasting table, introduce shoppers to the product, and help turn samples into sales. Specialists choose which available demos to accept and when, with earnings increasing based on sales.

A typical demo involves setting up the table with provided materials, sampling the product and sharing the brand’s story, photographing the table and setup with a smartphone, recording shoppers’ feedback, and breaking down the setup before sending a short recap with feedback and photos. Product information is provided in advance. Demos usually involve three hours on the floor plus brief setup and breakdown time, and are mostly on weekends and weekday evenings. There is no minimum or cap on demos; many specialists take around two to three per week, and the opportunity works best for people who can take more than one demo per month.

This is an independent contractor (1099) opportunity. Compensation is $75 per three-hour demo plus 20% of the retail price of each unit sold during the demo, based on store sales data. Optional monthly networking events, startup resources, and one-on-one meetings with Airgoods founders and team are also available.

Requirements

• Be available for at least a few hours on weekends or weekday evenings.
• Have a smartphone for photos and recaps.
• Be able to travel to stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
• Be comfortable starting conversations with strangers and genuinely enjoy doing so.
• Have a genuine interest in specialty food and beverage.
• Be reliable and arrive on time and prepared after accepting a demo.

Nice To Haves

• Prior sales or brand ambassador experience.
• Experience in retail, food service, or hospitality.
• Interest or experience in startups or consumer packaged goods (CPG).

Responsibilities

• Set up the demo table at the store using the materials provided.
• Sample the product, share the brand’s story, and help shoppers find products they enjoy.
• Take photos of the demo table and setup using a smartphone.
• Record shopper feedback, including favorite flavors, questions, and reactions.
• Break down the demo setup and send a brief recap with shopper feedback and photos.

Benefits

• Optional monthly networking events with startup founders, operators, and CPG brand owners.
• Access to startup resources, including readings and lectures.
• Optional one-on-one meetings with Airgoods founders and team.
• Opportunity to get to know the team and hear about full-time openings first.

What This Job Offers

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