Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Monroe, NC

69d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Demonstrator completes in-store food and non-food product demonstrations, gaining and maintaining knowledge of the products represented. The associate prepares, serves, and breaks down product, equipment, and supplies; engages consumers and demonstrates products professionally; and maintains a professional appearance. The role is expected to work no more than 25 hours per week, although the company may change the role based on business or client needs. Other job-related tasks may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. The position operates in a retail store environment with limited travel. The associate must present a neat, clean, appropriately groomed appearance and comply with retailer dress-code requirements. English is the primary language; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity. There are no supervisory responsibilities. Product Connections is part of Acosta Group, a collective of retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies. The company specializes in digital and traditional retail events and demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. Acosta Group describes its culture as supportive, collaborative, and inclusive, and reports having over 10,000 field experts and more than 150 corporate employees. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to use and navigate a personal computer or mobile device, applications, and internal systems.
Ability to access the internet, navigate company electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and view Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF documents.
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Ability to stand and walk for the shift; handle and feel objects; reach overhead up to 65 inches; talk and hear; read instructions and perform events visually; stoop, kneel, squat, climb or step up a ladder, and balance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and push and pull a fully laden wheeled demonstration cart.
Ability to prepare foods and beverages using appliances and utensils, and to be in contact with cleaning supplies.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Nice To Haves

One to three months of related experience and/or training.
Local food handler permit may be required.

Responsibilities

Complete in-store food and non-food product demonstrations.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of represented products.
Prepare, serve, and break down products, equipment, and supplies.
Proactively intercept, engage, and interact with consumers and sell products in a positive manner.
Communicate product features and benefits effectively.
Prepare and serve food samples using small appliances and cooking utensils.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe workstation using cleaning chemicals.
Maintain a professional appearance consistent with job requirements and retailer dress-code requirements.
Set up and prepare the event table for execution.
Achieve 100% execution on assigned work.
Assist with preparation for client visits and complete audit corrections.
Build and maintain rapport with store personnel to meet company and client objectives.
Complete expense reports in accordance with company policy.
Accurately prepare and submit all online requirements on the same day as event execution.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related tasks as directed by management.