Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Gardnerville, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Demonstrator Associate completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations. The role involves learning and maintaining knowledge of represented products, preparing and serving product samples, setting up and breaking down the demonstration table, equipment, and supplies, and engaging consumers professionally to demonstrate and sell products. Associates are expected to maintain a clean, safe, sterile workstation and a professional appearance, achieve 100% execution on assigned work, support client visits and audit corrections, and build rapport with store personnel. The role also includes completing expense reports and submitting online requirements on the day of event execution. The position is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, although the company may change the role according to business or client needs. This position is based in a retail store environment with limited travel. There are no supervisory responsibilities. English is the primary language, though bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity. 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.
Proficiency using and navigating a personal computer or mobile device, applications, and internal systems.
Ability to access the internet, navigate company electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and view documents including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift; handle and feel with hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms, including 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 utensils and to be in contact with cleaning supplies.
Ability to maintain a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed professional appearance.
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 handlers permit, if required.

Responsibilities

Gain and maintain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
Proactively intercept, engage, interact with, and sell products to consumers in a positive manner.
Communicate product features and benefits effectively.
Prepare and serve food samples using small appliances and other required utensils.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe workstation using cleaning chemicals.
Maintain a professional appearance consistent with job requirements and retailer dress code.
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.