Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Stamford, CT

81d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Demonstrator completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, develops and maintains knowledge of represented products, and prepares, serves, and breaks down products, equipment, and supplies. The associate proactively engages consumers, demonstrates products professionally, and maintains a clean, safe workstation and professional appearance. This role is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, though the company may change the role based on business or client needs. The position is performed in a retail store environment with limited travel. There are no supervisory responsibilities. High school diploma or GED is required; one to three months of related experience and/or training is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A local food handlers permit may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to use and navigate a personal computer or personal mobile device with applications and internal systems.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift; handle and feel objects; reach overhead up to 65 inches; talk and hear; read instructions and perform events; stoop, kneel, squat, climb or step up a ladder, and balance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push and pull a fully laden wheeled demonstration cart.
Ability to prepare foods and beverages using required appliances and cooking utensils and to be in contact with cleaning supplies.
Maintain a neat, clean, appropriately groomed appearance and follow retailer dress code requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
Proactively intercept, engage, and interact with consumers and sell products in a positive manner.
Effectively communicate product features and benefits.
Prepare and serve food samples using small appliances and utensils.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe workstation using cleaning chemicals.
Maintain a professional appearance consistent with job 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.
Use the internet and company electronic systems, Microsoft Outlook, and assigned documents including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related tasks as directed by management.