Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Middleburg Heights, OH

66d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Demonstrator completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, learns about the products represented, and prepares, serves, and breaks down products, equipment, and supplies. The role engages consumers and demonstrates products professionally while maintaining an appearance consistent with job and retailer requirements. It is based in a retail store environment with limited travel and is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, though the company may change the role based on business or client needs. The associate prepares demonstration events and food samples, maintains a clean, sterile, and safe work station, and completes event-related administrative requirements. The role also involves working with store personnel, supporting client visits and audit corrections, and following other job-related instructions as directed by management. No supervisory responsibilities are assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or 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 Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF documents.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift; handle and feel objects; reach, including overhead up to 65 inches; talk and hear; read instructions and visually perform events; stoop, kneel, squat, climb or step up a ladder, and balance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, including occasionally 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 work in contact with cleaning supplies.
Maintain a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance and comply with applicable retailer dress code requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Acquire and maintain adequate knowledge of represented products.
Proactively intercept, engage, and interact with consumers and promote products positively.
Communicate product features and benefits effectively.
Prepare and serve food samples using small appliances and utensils.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe work station using cleaning chemicals.
Maintain a professional appearance and appropriate grooming.
Set up and prepare the event table for demonstrations.
Achieve 100% execution on assigned work.
Assist with client visit preparation 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 complete and submit online requirements on the same day as event execution.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other related tasks as directed by management.