Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Carson City, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations and acquires and maintains knowledge of the products represented. The role prepares, serves, and breaks down product, equipment, and supplies; engages consumers and demonstrates products professionally; and maintains a professional appearance. 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 role includes setting up and executing event tables, preparing and serving food samples, maintaining a clean and safe workstation, supporting client visits and audit corrections, building rapport with store personnel, and completing expense reports and online requirements. Associates may also be directed to perform other job-related tasks. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and is performed in a retail store environment with limited travel.

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 assigned Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF documents.
Ability to prepare and serve food samples using appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, and coffee makers, as well as knives.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift; use 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, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and push and pull a fully laden wheeled demonstration cart.
Ability to prepare foods and beverages using required appliances and to be in contact with cleaning supplies.
Professional, neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance consistent with retailer dress code requirements.
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 and maintain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
Proactively intercept, engage, and interact with consumers, and promote 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 and appropriate grooming.
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.