Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Demonstrator completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, acquires and maintains knowledge of represented products, and prepares, serves, and breaks down products, equipment, and supplies. The Associate proactively engages consumers, demonstrates products professionally, communicates product features and benefits, and maintains a professional appearance. 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. It requires preparing and serving food samples, maintaining a clean and safe workstation, setting up event tables, completing assigned work and event-related online requirements, supporting client visits and audit corrections, building rapport with store personnel, and submitting expense reports in accordance with company policy. The Associate may also perform other job-related tasks as directed by management. Product Connections, part of Acosta Group, is a marketing agency specializing in digital and traditional retail events and demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. Acosta Group describes its culture as supportive, collaborative, and inclusive, with opportunities for employees to develop their skills and careers. The company is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency using and navigating a personal computer or mobile device, including applications and internal systems.
Ability to access the internet, navigate company electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and view assigned documents, including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.
Ability to prepare and serve foods and beverages using appliances and utensils such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers, knives, and convection ovens.
Ability to use cleaning supplies and maintain a safe workstation.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift; handle or 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; push and pull a fully laden wheeled demonstration cart.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Maintain a neat, clean, appropriately groomed, and professional appearance in accordance with retailer dress-code requirements.
A local food handlers permit may be required.

Nice To Haves

One to three months of related experience and/or training is preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
Proactively intercept, engage, interact with, and sell products to consumers 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 in accordance with company policy.
Accurately prepare and submit online requirements on the same day as event execution.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related tasks as directed by management.