Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Reston, VA

80d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Demonstrator completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, learns and maintains knowledge of represented products, prepares and serves product samples, and sets up and breaks down demonstration equipment and supplies. The Associate proactively engages consumers, presents products professionally, and maintains an appearance consistent with job requirements. The role is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, although the company may change the role based on business or client needs. The position is performed in a retail store environment with limited travel and has no supervisory responsibilities. A local food handlers permit may be required. English is the primary language; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency using and navigating a personal computer or personal mobile device with applications and internal systems.
Ability to stand and walk for the shift; handle and feel objects; reach with hands and arms, including overhead 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.
Ability to 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.
Ability to maintain a neat, clean, appropriately groomed professional appearance.
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 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 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.
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.