In-Store Food & Appliance Demo Specialist

Acosta Sales & Marketing; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Product Connections, part of the Acosta Group, runs in-store demonstrations and engages customers to showcase products. Associates learn the offerings, prepare and serve samples, and maintain a professional appearance during events in retail settings.

The role is part-time with a flexible schedule, requiring English language skills and adherence to safety and cleanliness standards. Training and company resources support growth in retail marketing roles.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months’ related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in ability to use and navigate on a personal computer or personal 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 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.

Skills

Sales communication

Interpersonal skills

Product knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Product Connections, part of the Acosta Group, runs in-store demonstrations and engages customers to showcase products. Associates learn the offerings, prepare and serve samples, and maintain a professional appearance during events in retail settings.

The role is part-time with a flexible schedule, requiring English language skills and adherence to safety and cleanliness standards. Training and company resources support growth in retail marketing roles.