Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Fairfax, VA

81d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Demonstrator completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, learns about and maintains knowledge of represented products, and prepares, serves, and breaks down products, equipment, and supplies. The Associate engages consumers and demonstrates products professionally while maintaining a professional appearance. The role takes place in a retail store environment with limited travel and is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, although the company may change the role according to business or client needs. The position requires the ability to prepare and serve food samples, maintain a clean, sterile, and safe workstation, set up event tables, and complete assigned work and related reporting. Associates build rapport with store personnel and assist with client visits and audit corrections. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. A high school diploma or GED is listed, with one to three months of related experience and/or training preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to use and navigate a personal computer or personal mobile device, applications, and internal systems.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift; handle and feel with the hands and fingers; reach 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 prepare foods and beverages using required appliances and utensils and to be in contact with cleaning supplies.
Maintain a neat, clean, appropriately groomed, professional appearance and follow retailer dress-code requirements in training documents.

Nice To Haves

One to three months of related experience and/or training.
Local food handlers permit may be required.
Bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

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 utensils.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe work station 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.
Use the internet and company electronic systems, Microsoft Outlook, and assigned documents, including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related tasks as directed by management.