Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Medford, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Demonstrator completes in-store food and non-food product demonstrations. The associate learns and maintains knowledge of represented products, prepares and serves product samples, and sets up and breaks down demonstration products, equipment, and supplies. The role involves proactively engaging consumers, presenting product features and benefits, and maintaining a professional appearance. The position is expected to involve no more than 25 hours per week, although the company may change the role based on business or client needs. The associate works in a retail store environment with limited travel. The role requires using computers or personal mobile devices and company systems to complete online requirements, expense reports, and related documentation. A local food handlers permit may be required. No supervisory responsibilities are assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency using and navigating a personal computer or personal mobile device, applications, and internal systems.
Ability to communicate in English; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available where appropriate.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift; handle and feel objects; reach with hands and arms, including 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, and professional appearance.

Nice To Haves

One to three months of related experience and/or training preferred.
Local food handlers permit may be required.

Responsibilities

Complete in-store food and non-food product demonstrations.
Acquire and maintain adequate knowledge of represented products.
Proactively intercept, engage, and interact with consumers, and promote and sell products positively.
Communicate product features and benefits effectively.
Prepare and serve food samples using small appliances and cooking utensils.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe work station using cleaning chemicals.
Maintain a professional appearance and comply with applicable retailer dress code requirements.
Set up and prepare the event table for execution, and prepare, serve, and break down products, equipment, and supplies.
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.
Access the internet, 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.