Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Ventura, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Demonstrator completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, gaining and maintaining knowledge of represented products. The role prepares and serves samples, sets up and breaks down product, equipment, and supplies, and professionally engages consumers to demonstrate products. Associates maintain a clean, safe workstation and a professional appearance while meeting company and client objectives. The position is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, although the company may change the role based on business or client needs. The role involves working in a retail store environment with limited travel. Associates use a personal computer or mobile device and company systems to submit online requirements and expense reports. Supervisory responsibilities: none. High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, is preferred, as is an equivalent combination of education and experience. A local food handlers permit may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency using and navigating a personal computer or personal mobile device, applications, and internal systems.
Ability to use the internet, navigate company electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and view documents including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.
Ability to prepare and serve food samples using appliances and tools such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers, and knives.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift; use hands and fingers; 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, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and push and pull a fully laden wheeled demonstration cart.
Ability to prepare foods and beverages with required appliances and cooking utensils and to be in contact with cleaning supplies.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Maintain a neat, clean, appropriately groomed, professional appearance.

Nice To Haves

One to three months of related experience and/or training.
A local food handlers permit may be required.
Bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

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 cooking tools.
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 demonstrations.
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 day of event execution.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related tasks as directed by management.