Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Tallahassee, FL

6d•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 proactively engages consumers, demonstrates products professionally, and maintains an appearance consistent with the role. The position is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, although the company may change the role based on business or client needs. The work is performed in a retail store environment and may involve limited travel. The Associate uses small appliances and food-preparation tools, cleaning supplies, company electronic systems, and a computer or personal mobile device. The role requires regular standing and walking, handling and reaching, and other physical activities including stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing or stepping up a ladder, balancing, and pushing or pulling a fully laden demonstration cart. The Associate may lift and carry up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. A local food handlers permit may be required. English is the primary language, though bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

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 using applications and internal systems.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to stand and walk for the shift; handle and feel objects; reach with hands and arms, including overhead up to 65 inches; talk and hear; and read instructions and perform events visually.
Ability to 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 food and beverages using required appliances and utensils and to be 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 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 in accordance with company policy.
Accurately prepare and submit all online requirements on the same day as event execution.
Access the internet and navigate company electronic systems; use Microsoft Outlook and view assigned documents, including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related tasks as directed by management.