Product Demonstrator Part Time

Acosta Sales & Marketing; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 16,479 - 23,470; Part time

Job summary

Acosta Sales & Marketing is looking for a dedicated Associate in Raleigh, North Carolina. This part-time role involves completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations, engaging customers, preparing samples, and maintaining product knowledge. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be proficient with computers, and possess strong customer interaction skills. The position requires up to 25 hours per week with a salary of $14.50 per hour. Join us to enhance consumer experiences in retail environments.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED; or one to three months’ related experience and/or training.
• Proficient in using and navigating a personal computer or mobile device.
• Local Food handlers permit may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food samples to customers.
• Effectively communicate product features and benefits.
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation using cleaning chemicals.

Skills

Proficient in using computers

Ability to engage customers

Knowledge of food safety standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microwave

Fryer

Skillet

Coffee maker

Job description

Job Description

The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. Acquires and maintains knowledge of products represented. Prepares, serves, and breaks down product, equipment, and supplies. Intercepts consumers and demonstrates products in a professional manner. 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 communicates 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.
• 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 online requirements on the same day as Event execution.
• Accesses the internet, navigates company’s electronic systems, uses Microsoft Outlook, and views assigned documents, including Microsoft Word & Adobe PDF forms.

Hours and Workload

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

Additional Notes

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 GED; or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; 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.
• English is the primary language skill; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

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 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 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, such as cooking utensils, knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, and microwaves; be in contact with cleaning supplies.

Work Environment

Retail store environment with limited travel.

Physical Appearance

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

Employment Information

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.

Job Details

Job Category: Retail

Position Type: Part time

Business Unit: Marketing

Salary Range: $14.50 - $14.50

Company: Crossmark Inc.

Req ID: 28043