Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta•Phoenix, AZ

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Demonstrator completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations. The associate learns about the products represented, prepares and serves samples, sets up and breaks down the event table, equipment, and supplies, and engages consumers by demonstrating products professionally. The role is expected to work no more than 25 hours per week, though the company may change the role according to business or client needs. The associate may also be assigned other job-related tasks by management. 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.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to use and navigate a personal computer or mobile device with applications and internal systems.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift; handle or feel with hands and fingers; 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.
Ability to push and pull a fully laden wheeled demonstration cart.
Ability to prepare food and beverages using required appliances and utensils, including cooking utensils, knives, a convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, and microwave.
Ability to be in contact with cleaning supplies.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
A local food handlers permit may be required.

Nice To Haves

One to three months of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

Learn 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.
Keep the work station clean, sterile, and safe using cleaning chemicals.
Maintain a professional appearance and grooming consistent with job and retailer requirements.
Set up and prepare the event table for demonstrations, and break down products, equipment, and supplies.
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 complete and submit online requirements on the same day as event execution.
Access the internet and company electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and view assigned documents, including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related tasks as directed by management.