Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Harrisburg, PA

111d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Demonstrator 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 associate professionally intercepts consumers, demonstrates products, communicates product features and benefits, and works to sell products. The position includes preparing event tables, maintaining a clean and safe workstation, meeting execution requirements, supporting client visits and audit corrections, building rapport with store personnel, submitting expense reports, and completing online requirements on the day of each event. The role 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 involves limited travel. No supervisory responsibilities are assigned. A local food handlers permit may be required. English is the primary language; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

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 Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF documents.
Ability to prepare and serve food and beverages using appliances and utensils such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers, knives, and convection ovens.
Ability to stand and walk for 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 occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, and push and pull a fully laden wheeled demonstration cart.
Ability to work in contact with cleaning supplies.
Professional appearance and appropriate grooming.
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 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 cooking 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 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.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related tasks as directed by management.