In-Store Demo Specialist: Food & Appliance Expert

Acosta Group; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Product Connections, part of Acosta Group, seeks an Associate to perform in-store food and non-food demonstrations. The role focuses on product knowledge, engaging consumers, and presenting features and benefits while handling sample preparation and event setup.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; some related experience; computer proficiency; and possibly a Local Food Handler permit. Retail setting with up to 25 hours/week and basic travel.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related experience preferred.
• Computer Skills: Proficient with PC/mobile devices using internal apps.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Local Food handlers permit may be required.
• Physical Demands: Stand/walk, lift up to 25 pounds (up to 50 lbs occasionally).
• Work Environment: Retail store with limited travel.

Responsibilities

• Gains knowledge of products represented and demonstrates them to consumers.
• Intercepts, engages, interacts, and sells product to the consumer in a positive manner.
• Communicates features and benefits of the product clearly.
• Prepares and serves food samples using small appliances (microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers, knives).
• Maintains a clean, sterile and safe work station with cleaning chemicals.
• Sets up and prepares Event Table for execution.
• Aims for 100% execution on assigned work.
• Assists with client visits and audit corrections.
• Builds rapport with store personnel to meet objectives.
• Completes expense reports per Company Policy.
• Submits all online requirements on the same day as Event execution.
• Accesses the internet and company systems (Outlook, Word, PDF).

Skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food handler permit

Job description

Product Connections, part of Acosta Group, seeks an Associate to perform in-store food and non-food demonstrations. The role focuses on product knowledge, engaging consumers, and presenting features and benefits while handling sample preparation and event setup.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; some related experience; computer proficiency; and possibly a Local Food Handler permit. Retail setting with up to 25 hours/week and basic travel.