Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Mechanicsville, VA

77d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Demonstrator completes in-store food and non-food product demonstrations. The role requires learning about the products represented, preparing and serving samples, setting up and breaking down products, equipment, and supplies, and professionally engaging consumers. Associates maintain a professional appearance and a clean, safe work station. The position 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 and may involve limited travel. Associates follow management direction and may be assigned other job-related tasks. Supervisory responsibilities: none. A local food handlers permit may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to use and navigate a personal computer or mobile device, including applications and internal systems.
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 utensils, including a convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwave, cooking utensils, and knives.
Ability to work in contact with cleaning supplies.
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 preferred.
Local food handlers permit may be required.

Responsibilities

Gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
Proactively intercept, engage, and interact with consumers, and promote products positively.
Communicate product features and benefits effectively.
Prepare and serve food samples using small appliances and cooking utensils.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe work station 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 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.
Prepare and submit all online requirements accurately on the same day as event execution.
Use internet access, company electronic systems, Microsoft Outlook, and assigned documents, including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other tasks as directed by management.