Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Charleston, SC

82d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Demonstrator completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, learns about the products represented, and prepares, serves, and breaks down products, equipment, and supplies. The associate proactively engages consumers and demonstrates products professionally while maintaining a clean, safe work area and a professional appearance. The role is expected to work no more than 25 hours per week, although the company may change the role based on business or client needs. The associate sets up event tables, supports client visits and audit corrections, builds rapport with store personnel, completes expense reports, and submits required online information on the day of each event. Additional job-related tasks may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. The position is based in a retail store environment with limited travel. The associate must maintain a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance consistent with retailer dress-code requirements. English is the primary language; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity. Supervisory responsibilities: none.

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; use hands and fingers; reach, including overhead up to 65 inches; talk and hear; read instructions and perform demonstrations; 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.
Ability to push and pull a fully laden wheeled demonstration cart.
Ability to prepare foods and beverages using required appliances and cooking utensils, and 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 handler permit may be required.

Responsibilities

Acquire and maintain adequate knowledge of represented products.
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 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.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related tasks as directed by management.