Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Pittsburgh, PA

74d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, learns and maintains knowledge of represented products, and prepares, serves, and breaks down products, equipment, and supplies. The role intercepts and engages consumers, demonstrates products professionally, and maintains an appearance consistent with job requirements. Work takes place in a retail store environment and may involve limited travel. The role is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, although the company may change the role according to business or client needs. The associate must perform essential duties satisfactorily, including setting up event tables, preparing and serving food samples, maintaining a clean and safe workstation, and completing assigned execution and reporting requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to use and navigate a personal computer or mobile device, applications, and internal systems.
Ability to access the internet, navigate company electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and view assigned documents, including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.
Ability to stand and walk during the shift; handle and feel with hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms, including overhead to 65 inches; talk and hear; and read instructions and perform events using visual ability.
Ability to 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.
Ability to push and pull a fully laden wheeled demonstration cart.
Ability to prepare foods and beverages using required appliances and utensils, including knives, convection ovens, coffee makers, electric fryers, and microwaves.
Ability to be 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.
Local food handler permit, if required.

Responsibilities

Gain and maintain adequate knowledge of represented products.
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 other required equipment.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe work station 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 in accordance with company policy.
Accurately prepare and submit all online requirements on the same day as event execution.