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 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.
Note: This role is not expected to exceed more than 25 hours per week. The company may adjust the role based on business needs.
Qualifications
- Education/Experience: High school diploma or 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 using applications and internal systems.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Local Food handlers permit may be required.
- Physical Demands: Stand and walk during shift; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; read instructions and perform events; stoop; kneel; squat; climb or step up ladder; lift and carry up to 25 pounds (occasional lifting up to 50 pounds); push/pull a wheeled demonstration cart; prepare foods and beverages using required appliances; be in contact with cleaning supplies.
- Language Skills: English is the primary language; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Work Environment
Retail store environment with limited travel.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer.