Product Demonstrator Part Time

CROSSMARK; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Acosta Group is seeking an Associate to perform in-store food and non-food demonstrations, learning products, preparing and serving samples, and maintaining a professional appearance. You will intercept consumers, demonstrate features, and support client objectives in a retail setting.

This role offers up to 25 hours per week with limited travel. A GED or high school diploma, basic computer skills, and possibly a Local Food Handlers permit are required. Acosta supports accommodations when needed.

Qualifications

• Education: GED or high school diploma.
• Proficient in using and navigating a personal computer or mobile device.
• Local Food Handlers permit may be required.

Responsibilities

• Possesses the aptitude to gain knowledge of products represented.
• Proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell product to consumers.
• Communicate product features and benefits effectively.
• Prepare and serve food samples using appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives.
• Maintain a clean, sterile and safe workstation with cleaning chemicals.
• Maintain a professional appearance consistent with the job requirements.
• Set up and prepare Event Table for execution.
• Achieve 100% execution on assigned work.
• Assist with client visits and audit corrections.
• Build rapport with store personnel to meet objectives.
• Complete expense reports per Company Policy.
• Submit online requirements on the day of Event execution.
• Access internet and use company systems including Outlook and documents.
• Available to perform up to 25 hours per week unless needs change.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PC / mobile devices

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Overview

The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. The Associate acquires and maintains knowledge of the products represented. The Associate prepares, serves, and breaks down products, equipment, and supplies. The Associate intercepts consumers and demonstrates products in a professional manner. The Associate maintains an overall professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.

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 online requirements on the same day as Event execution.
• Ability to access the internet, navigate through company’s electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and view assigned documents including Microsoft Word & Adobe PDF forms.
• Available to perform up to 25 hours per week unless business or client needs change.
• Will be expected to perform any other job‑related tasks as directed by management.

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.

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 using and navigating a personal computer or mobile device with 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 for the shift; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms (including overhead tasks up to 65 inches); talk and hear; have visual ability to read instructions and perform events; stoop; kneel; squat; climb or step up ladders; 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 required appliances (e.g., 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. 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.

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail] and include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.

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