In-Store Demo & Food Prep Specialist

Acosta, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Product Connections, part of the Acosta Group, conducts in-store demonstrations to showcase products and engage customers. The Associate gains product knowledge, interacts with consumers, and demonstrates features in a professional manner while maintaining a clean, safe workspace and a polished appearance.

Role includes handling samples, setting up event tables, completing online requirements, and supporting client visits.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; or one to three months’ related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in navigating a personal computer or mobile device using applications and internal systems.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Local Food handlers permit may be required.

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 work station 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.
• Builds 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.

Skills

Customer engagement

Product knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Adobe PDF

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe PDF

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Product Connections, part of the Acosta Group, conducts in-store demonstrations to showcase products and engage customers. The Associate gains product knowledge, interacts with consumers, and demonstrates features in a professional manner while maintaining a clean, safe workspace and a polished appearance.

Role includes handling samples, setting up event tables, completing online requirements, and supporting client visits.