Product Demonstrator PT

Acosta, Inc.; Olney (MD); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Acosta, Inc. in Olney, MD seeks an Associate to perform in-store demonstrations of food and non-food products, learn the products, and deliver confident, on-brand presentations.

You will engage shoppers, explain features and benefits, prepare samples with small appliances, keep a clean workstation, and maintain a professional appearance.

The role is part-time, up to 25 hours weekly, with opportunities to collaborate with store personnel and support client objectives.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent; or 1–3 months related experience/training.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in using a PC and navigating internal systems.
• Certificates: Local Food handlers permit may be required.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of the products represented and maintain it throughout employment.
• Intercept and engage consumers, selling products in a positive manner.
• Effectively communicate product features and benefits to customers.
• Prepare and serve samples using appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives.
• Maintain a clean, sterile and safe workstation and observe cleaning protocols.
• Present a professional appearance consistent with job requirements.
• Set up and prepare the Event Table for execution.
• Achieve 100% execution on assigned tasks and audits.
• Assist with client visit preparation and audit corrections.
• Build rapport with store personnel to meet objectives.
• Submit expense reports as per Company Policy.
• Complete online requirements on the same day as events.
• Access the internet and use Outlook, Word and PDF forms.

Skills

Customer engagement

Product knowledge

Sales ability

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-3 months related experience/training

Local Food handlers permit

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Adobe PDF

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 work station 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.
• 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 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.

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 of 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 to limited travel.

Physical Appearance: Individuals must