Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Oak Island, NC

77d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Demonstrator completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, develops and maintains knowledge of represented products, prepares and serves samples, and sets up and breaks down products, equipment, and supplies. The associate professionally approaches and engages consumers, communicates product features and benefits, and maintains a professional appearance. The role is based in a retail store environment with limited travel and is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, although the company may change the role based on business or client needs. The associate is expected to carry out assigned work accurately, support client visits and audit corrections, build rapport with store personnel, complete expense reports, and submit online requirements on the day of the event. Other job-related tasks may be assigned by management. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an 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 stand and walk during the shift; handle and feel items; reach, including overhead up to 65 inches; talk and hear; read instructions and perform demonstrations; 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 work in contact with cleaning supplies.
Ability to maintain a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance in accordance with retailer dress code requirements.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Local food handler permit may be required.

Nice To Haves

One to three months of related experience and/or training preferred.

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 cooking utensils.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe workstation using cleaning chemicals.
Maintain a professional appearance and appropriate grooming.
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 according to 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.