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About the Role
The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations, acquiring and maintaining product knowledge, and serving, demonstrating, and selling products professionally. This role also involves managing event execution equipment and maintaining a professional appearance.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain equipment and supplies for events, ensuring they are clean and secured.
- Communicate with store management about upcoming and past events when the Supervisor is absent.
- Serve as the point person for all events in the store when the Supervisor is absent.
- Assist other Event Specialists with event kits, materials, and tools as needed.
- Provide leadership and knowledge to the team.
- Gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
- Proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell product to the consumer in a positive manner.
- Assist with and perform all job responsibilities assigned to the demo program.
- Effectively communicate the features and benefits of the product.
- Prepare and serve food samples, including raw meats, produce, and eggs, complying with food safety guidelines.
- 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.
- Maintain a professional appearance consistent with job requirements.
- Properly set up and prepare the Event Table for execution.
- Complete all assigned work.
- Assist with preparation for client visits and complete audit corrections.
- Build and maintain rapport with store personnel to meet company and client objectives.
- Complete expense reports as per Company Policy.
- Prepare and submit all on-line requirements on the same day as Event execution.
- Take digital photos of Perfect Table Setup to document success stories for clients.
- Report all employment-related injuries to the direct supervisor as soon as possible following an incident.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficient ability to use and navigate on a personal computer and personal mobile device using applications and internal systems.
- Food Safety Professional Certification.
- Local Food handlers permit if required.
- Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms (including reaching overhead); talk and hear; visual ability to read instructions and perform responsibilities; stoop; kneel; crouch; climb (including use of a 6’ 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 using raw products (e.g., meats, poultry), using cooking utensils such as knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves.
- Be in contact with cleaning supplies.
- Will be point of contact when Supervisor is absent.
- Individuals must ensure a professional appearance and proper grooming is in order.
- Present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance.
- English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Skills
- Product knowledge acquisition and maintenance
- Consumer interaction and sales
- Food preparation and serving
- Food safety compliance
- Equipment and supply management
- Communication with store management
- Team leadership and support
- Computer and mobile device navigation
- Professional appearance and grooming
- Bilingual skills (may be required)
Location
- Retail store environment
Work Type
- Part-time (not expected to exceed 25 hours per week)
Experience Level
- Entry-level (one to three months’ related experience)
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
About the Company
- Product Connections is part of Acosta Group, a collective of industry-trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies.
- Specializes in digital and traditional retail events and demos, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing.
- Mission is to deliver brand solutions that connect products to the right target at the right time, effectively moving consumers down the conversion funnel.
- Employs over 10,000 experts in the field and more than 150 corporate employees.
- Fosters a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to think big, grow skills, and advance careers.
Equal Opportunity
- Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations.
- Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates.