Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Redwood City, CA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate completes in-store food and non-food product demonstrations, develops and maintains knowledge of represented products, and prepares, serves, and breaks down products, equipment, and supplies. The role involves proactively engaging consumers, demonstrating products professionally, and maintaining an appearance consistent with job requirements. Work takes place in a retail store environment with limited travel. The role is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, although the company may change the role based on business or client needs. No supervisory responsibilities are listed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to use and navigate a personal computer or mobile device with applications and internal systems.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift; handle and feel objects; reach with hands and arms, including overhead up to 65 inches; talk and hear; read instructions and perform events visually; stoop, kneel, squat, climb or step up a ladder, and balance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, with 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, 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 sell products in a positive manner.
Communicate product features and benefits effectively.
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.
Set up and prepare the event table for execution.
Achieve 100% execution on assigned work.
Assist with client visit preparation 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.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related tasks as directed by management.