Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Burbank, CA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Demonstrator completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, develops and maintains knowledge of represented products, prepares and serves products, and sets up and breaks down demonstration equipment and supplies. The associate proactively engages consumers, explains product features and benefits, and presents products professionally. The role includes maintaining a clean, sterile, and safe workstation, completing assigned events and related documentation, and building rapport with store personnel. 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 work takes place in a retail store environment and may involve limited travel. The associate reports to no stated role and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency using and navigating a personal computer or mobile device, applications, and internal systems.
Ability to prepare and serve food and beverages using required appliances and utensils.
Ability to use cleaning supplies and maintain a safe workstation.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift; use hands and fingers; reach, 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 occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push and pull a fully laden wheeled demonstration cart.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Ability to maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance and comply with retailer dress-code requirements.

Nice To Haves

One to three months of related experience and/or training is preferred.
A local food handlers permit may be required.

Responsibilities

Gain 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 utensils.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe workstation using cleaning chemicals.
Maintain a professional appearance and appropriate grooming.
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 same day as event execution.
Access the internet and company electronic systems; use Microsoft Outlook and view assigned documents, including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other tasks as directed by management.