Product Demonstrator Part Time

CROSSMARK; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Acosta Group in the United States is seeking a retail events associate to represent products in store environments, demonstrate features, and engage customers.

You will set up and operate sampling stations, maintain sanitation, track performance, and collaborate with store personnel. Role is up to 25 hours per week, with flexible scheduling and emphasis on customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related experience.
• Proficient with personal computers or mobile devices and internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of the products represented and proactively engage customers.
• Set up and prepare Event Table for demonstrations at retail stores.
• Sell products to consumers and achieve 100% execution on assigned work.
• Complete expense reports and all online requirements on the day of event execution.
• Maintain professional appearance and a clean, safe workstation.

Skills

Customer engagement

Communication

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Adobe PDF forms

Job description

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.
• 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.

This role is not expected to exceed more than 25 hours per week, although the company does maintain the discretion to change the role based on the needs of the business and/or the client.

This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Individuals will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Qualifications

Education/Experience : High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three 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.

Physical Demands

The associate will be regularly required to: stand and walk during the shift; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms (including conducting tasks overhead up to 65 inches); talk and hear; have visual ability to read instructions and perform events; stoop; kneel; squat; climb or step up ladder; balance; lift and carry up to 25 pounds (including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds); push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies and product; prepare foods and beverages using the required appliances, such as cooking utensils, knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves; be in contact with cleaning supplies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Work Environment

Retail store environment with limited travel.

Physical Appearance

Individuals must ensure a professional appearance and proper grooming is in order. The associate must present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance. Specific Retailer Dress code requirements are included in the training documents.

Language Skills

English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.