Product Demonstrator Part Time

Acosta•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. This role involves acquiring and maintaining knowledge of products represented, preparing, serving, and breaking down products, equipment, and supplies. The associate will intercept consumers and demonstrate products in a professional manner, maintaining an overall professional appearance consistent with job requirements. This role is not expected to exceed more than 25 hours per week, although the company maintains the discretion to change the role based on business and/or client needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient in ability to use and navigate on a personal computer or personal mobile device using applications and internal systems
Local Food handlers permit may be required
Ability to stand and walk of the shift
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel
Ability to reach with hands and arms (including conducting tasks overhead up to 65 inches)
Ability to talk and hear
Visual ability to read instructions and perform events
Ability to stoop
Ability to kneel
Ability to squat
Ability to climb or step up ladder
Ability to balance
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds (including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds)
Ability to push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies and product
Ability to prepare foods and beverages using the required appliances, such as cooking utensils, knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves
Ability to be in contact with cleaning supplies
Professional appearance and proper grooming
Ability to meet Specific Retailer Dress code requirements
English is the primary language skill

Nice To Haves

One to three months’ related experience and/or training
Bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity

Responsibilities

Possesses the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented
Has desire and ability to proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell product to the consumer in a positive manner
Effectively communicate the features and benefits of the product
Ability to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives
Maintain a clean, sterile and safe workstation using cleaning chemicals
Maintains a professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job
Properly sets up and prepares Event Table for execution
Achieves 100% execution on assigned work
Assists with preparation for client visits and completes audit corrections
Build and maintains rapport with store personnel to effectively meet company and client objectives
Completes expense reports as per Company Policy
Accurately prepares and submits all on-line requirements on the same day as Event execution
Ability to access the internet, navigate through company’s electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and capability to view assigned documents, including Microsoft Word & Adobe PDF forms