Product Demonstrator

EDS Strategy•Cambridge, MA

18d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

EDS Strategy is a Tampa, Florida-based demonstration, merchandising, and sales training organization. Demonstration Specialists visit popular retailers to educate customers, demonstrate products, and sell them; maintain and improve brand visibility; educate retail team members; and drive brand performance. Specialists represent natural, organic, and specialty food, beverage, bath, and body care brands, sharing their product knowledge and enthusiasm through customer education, demonstrations, and sales. The role focuses on becoming an authoritative source of product information for customers and retail partners, delivering educational content that builds brand awareness and encourages purchases, and proactively developing relationships with retail management and staff. Specialists complete tailored online training for each brand and handle related communication and administrative duties. The job requires regular weekend availability, travel between stores, and carrying necessary demonstration equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Pay is $25 per hour.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in retail, sales, or customer service.
Passion for brand knowledge and driving sales for client brands.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to initiate conversations and quickly build rapport with people.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to stand for 4 to 6 hours at a time.
Ability to bend, reach, turn, and twist.
Ability to travel to and from stores with necessary equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Regular weekend availability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with and knowledge of natural, organic, and specialty food, beverage, bath, and body care brands.

Responsibilities

Complete product demonstrations, in-store visits, merchandising, and store training to an exceptional standard.
Engage customers through education during store visits and demonstrations.
Represent client brands professionally.
Build and maintain relationships with stores and retailers in the assigned territory.
Complete in-depth, tailored online training for each represented brand.
Communicate promptly and reliably with the management team about issues.
Manage time effectively.
Complete administrative tasks, including organizing and maintaining equipment.
Master brand products and serve as a subject matter expert for customers and retail partners.
Deliver educational content that increases customer engagement, brand awareness, and purchase intent.
Proactively foster relationships with retail management and staff.