Overview
Product Demonstrator Part Time - 8282 at Product Connections. The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non‑food demonstrations, acquiring and maintaining product knowledge, preparing, serving, and breaking down product, equipment and supplies, intercepting consumers and demonstrating products in a professional manner while maintaining a professional appearance.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Prepares and serves food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives.
- Maintains a clean, sterile and safe work station using cleaning chemicals.
- Maintains a professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.
- Properly sets up and prepares the 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.
- Access the internet, navigate through the company’s electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and view assigned documents, including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.
Possesses the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
Qualifications
- Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of 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 handler permit may be required.
- Physical Demands: Stand and walk during shift; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms up to 65 inches; talk and hear; read instructions and perform events; stoop, kneel, squat, climb or step up a ladder; balance; lift and carry up to 25 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds); push and pull a fully laden demonstration cart; prepare foods and beverages using required appliances; be in contact with cleaning supplies.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
- Work Environment: Retail store environment with limited travel.
- Physical Appearance: Maintain a professional appearance and proper grooming as per retailer dress code.
- Language Skills: English is the primary language; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
About Us
Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. As a full‑service marketing agency, we specialize in digital and traditional retail events and demos, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. Our mission is to deliver brand solutions that connect products to the right target at the right time, effectively moving consumers down the conversion funnel. Our inclusive culture encourages employees to grow and impact the industry.
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