Demonstartor

Hy-Vee; Ashwaubenon (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Inc. in Minnesota seeks a Demonstrator to bring products to life for customers, offering samples and sharing knowledge to enhance the shopping experience. You will prepare demonstrations, answer questions, and suggest how to use products to help customers discover favorites.

If you are personable, enthusiastic, and enjoy sharing your passion for great products, we’d love to have you on our team. This is an hourly role focused on customer engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, flexibility for learning new tasks.
• Less than six months of similar or related work experience preferred.
• Strong customer service orientation and friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a smile and provide prompt, friendly service.
• Prepare product for sampling and offer samples during your shift.
• Answer customer questions about products and suggest preparation/use tips.
• Organize items needed for demonstrations and ensure supplies are available.
• Stock supplies for demonstrations and keep the area clean and organized.
• Follow proper sanitation procedures throughout the shift.
• Answer the telephone promptly and provide helpful service.
• Work with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assist in other areas of the store and take on special projects as assigned.
• Maintain personal hygiene, dress standards, and Hy-Vee policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any):

- At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Title: Demonstrator

Department: General

FLSA: Hourly

Revision Date: 07/2026

About Hy-Vee

At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.

The Role and Why It's Important

Our Demonstrators bring products to life for customers, offering samples, sharing knowledge, and making the shopping experience more engaging and fun. In this role, you'll prepare and present product demonstrations, answer customer questions, and make suggestions that help customers discover new favorites. If you are personable, enthusiastic, and love sharing your passion for great products with others, we'd love to have you on our team.

What You'll Do

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and making every interaction a positive one
• Prepare product for sampling and offer samples to customers throughout your shift
• Answer customer product-related questions and explain products, making suggestions on preparation and use
• Organize items needed for the demonstration and ensure adequate supplies are available
• Stock supplies needed for the demonstration and keep the work area clean and organized at all times
• Practice proper sanitation procedures throughout your shift
• Answer the telephone promptly and provide friendly, helpful service to customers who call
• Work with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment
• Assist in other areas of the store as needed and take on special projects as assigned
• Maintain strict adherence to personal hygiene, dress standards, and all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines
• Report to work when scheduled and on time

Your Skills

• Follow detailed written or verbal instructions and work through tasks with a few concrete variables
• Perform simple addition and subtraction, copy figures, and count and record accurately
• Engage confidently with customers, offer helpful advice, and make product recommendations in a friendly, professional manner

Reporting Relationships

Accountable and Reports to: Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home; Service Managers

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent experience required. Less than six months of similar or related work experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Physical activity is incidental to the core duties of the role.

• Occasionally walk the floor or facility to observe operations, staff, or product
• Where applicable to the role: ability to occasionally handle product for demonstration purposes
• No regular lifting, carrying, or physical exertion required

Working Environment

This is a fast-paced role in a retail store environment where you will be on your feet throughout your shift. You will have daily exposure to dirt and noise, with occasional potential for electrical hazards. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.