Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Whitman, MA

6d•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 proactively engages consumers and demonstrates products professionally while maintaining a clean, safe workstation and a professional appearance. The position is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, though the company may change the role according to business or client needs. The associate may also perform other job-related tasks as directed by management. The work takes place in a retail store environment and may involve limited travel. No supervisory responsibilities are assigned. Product Connections, part of Acosta Group, is a full-service marketing agency specializing in digital and traditional retail events and demos, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. Acosta Group describes its culture as supportive, collaborative, and inclusive, and states that it provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficient in using and navigating a personal computer or personal mobile device, applications, and internal systems.
Ability to prepare and serve foods and beverages using required appliances and utensils.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift; use hands and fingers; 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 of up to 50 pounds, and push and pull a fully laden wheeled demonstration cart.
Ability to work in contact with cleaning supplies.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Maintain a neat, clean, appropriately groomed professional appearance and comply with 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.
Bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Responsibilities

Gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
Proactively intercept, engage, and interact with consumers, and sell products in a positive manner.
Effectively communicate product features and benefits.
Prepare and serve food samples using small appliances and other required equipment.
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.
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.