Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Alexandria, VA

103d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Demonstrator completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, learns and maintains knowledge of represented products, and prepares, serves, and breaks down products, equipment, and supplies. The associate proactively engages consumers and demonstrates products professionally while maintaining a clean, safe workstation and a neat, appropriately groomed appearance. The position is expected to work no more than 25 hours per week, although the company may change the role based on business or client needs. The associate may also perform other job-related tasks as directed by management. The role is based in a retail store environment with limited travel.

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.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift; handle and feel items; reach with hands and arms, including overhead up to 65 inches; talk and hear; read instructions and visually perform events; stoop, kneel, squat, climb or step up a ladder, and balance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting 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 utensils, and to work in contact with cleaning supplies.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

One to three months of related experience and/or training preferred.
Local food handler permit may be required.
Bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Responsibilities

Learn and maintain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
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 other required equipment.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe workstation using cleaning chemicals.
Maintain a professional appearance consistent with job requirements and retailer dress codes.
Set up and prepare the event table for execution.
Achieve 100% execution on assigned work.
Assist with client visit preparation 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.
Use internet access 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.