Product Demonstrator Part Time

CROSSMARK; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Acosta Group is seeking an in-store Associate to conduct demonstrations for food and non-food products. You will learn product details, engage consumers, prepare and serve samples, and maintain a clean demonstration area while upholding a professional appearance.

The role is part-time, with up to 25 hours per week, and may adapt based on client needs. Prior GED and basic computer skills are required, with potential food handler certification needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; or 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Proficient use of a PC or mobile device and internal systems.
• Local Food handler permit may be required.
• Physical requirements include standing, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds (50 intermittently).

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers to demonstrate products in-store.
• Explain features and benefits of products to consumers.
• Prepare, serve, and break down food samples using small appliances.
• Maintain a clean, safe workstation and professional appearance.
• Set up and manage Event Table for demonstrations.

Skills

PC / mobile navigation

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe PDF

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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 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 and 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 and Accommodations

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. Be sure to 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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