Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Valley Stream, NY

80d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate completes in-store food and non-food product demonstrations, acquires and maintains knowledge of the products represented, and professionally intercepts and engages consumers to demonstrate and sell products. The role involves preparing, serving, and breaking down products, equipment, and supplies while maintaining a professional appearance and a clean, sterile, and safe workstation. 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 Associate works in a retail store environment with limited travel and reports to no specified supervisor. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. A local food handler’s permit may be required. 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.
Proficiency using and navigating a personal computer or personal mobile device, applications, and internal systems.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift; handle and feel objects; 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, including occasional lifting 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 cooking utensils and to work 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 handler’s 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 and proper grooming consistent with job and retailer 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.
Use the internet and company electronic systems, Microsoft Outlook, and assigned documents, including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related tasks as directed by management.