Product Demonstrator

Acosta•New Richmond, OH

81d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Demonstrator completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, develops and maintains knowledge of the products represented, and prepares, serves, and breaks down products, equipment, and supplies. The associate engages consumers and demonstrates products professionally while maintaining an appearance consistent with job requirements. The position is expected to work no more than 25 hours per week, though the company may change the role based on business or client needs. The associate may also be directed to perform other job-related tasks. Work takes place in a retail store environment and may involve limited travel. There are no supervisory responsibilities. Product Connections, part of Acosta Group, is a full-service marketing agency specializing in retail events and demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. The company describes its culture as supportive, collaborative, and inclusive, and states that it provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to use and navigate a personal computer or personal mobile device with applications and internal systems.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift; handle or feel objects; 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, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and push and pull a fully laden wheeled demonstration cart.
Ability to prepare foods and beverages using cooking utensils, knives, a convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, and microwave.
Ability to work in contact with cleaning supplies.
Maintain a neat, clean, appropriately groomed, and professional appearance.

Nice To Haves

One to three months of related experience and/or training.
Local food handler permit may be required.
Bilingual skills, when required by business necessity.

Responsibilities

Acquire and maintain 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 utensils.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe workstation using cleaning chemicals.
Maintain a professional appearance consistent with job requirements and applicable 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.
Accurately prepare and submit all online requirements on the same day as event execution.
Use the internet 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.