Acosta Group
Product Demonstrator Part Time - 4831
Acosta Group, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Base Pay Range
$14.50/hr - $14.50/hr
Overview The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations, acquiring and maintaining knowledge of products represented, preparing, serving, and breaking down product, equipment, and supplies. Intercepts consumers and demonstrates products in a professional manner while maintaining a professional appearance.
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 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 workstation 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.
Accesses the internet, navigates through the company's electronic systems, uses Microsoft Outlook, and views assigned documents, including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.
Qualifications Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills: Proficient in using and navigating personal computers or mobile devices with 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 up to 65 inches overhead, talk and hear, have visual ability to read instructions and perform events, stoop, kneel, squat, climb or step up a ladder, balance, lift and carry up to 25 pounds (including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds), push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies and product, prepare foods and beverages using required appliances such as cooking utensils, knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves, and 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. The associate must present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance. Specific retailer dress code requirements are included in training documents.
Language Skills: English is the primary language skill; 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.
Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. 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.
Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. For more information on what E-Verify entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work: Employer Resources (e-verify.gov).
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Job Details Job Category: Retail
Position Type: Part time
Business Unit: Marketing
Company: Crossmark Inc.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Purchasing
Industries: Retail
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Overview The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations, acquiring and maintaining knowledge of products represented, preparing, serving, and breaking down product, equipment, and supplies. Intercepts consumers and demonstrates products in a professional manner while maintaining a professional appearance.
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 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 workstation 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.
Accesses the internet, navigates through the company's electronic systems, uses Microsoft Outlook, and views assigned documents, including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.
Qualifications Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills: Proficient in using and navigating personal computers or mobile devices with 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 up to 65 inches overhead, talk and hear, have visual ability to read instructions and perform events, stoop, kneel, squat, climb or step up a ladder, balance, lift and carry up to 25 pounds (including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds), push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies and product, prepare foods and beverages using required appliances such as cooking utensils, knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves, and 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. The associate must present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance. Specific retailer dress code requirements are included in training documents.
Language Skills: English is the primary language skill; 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.
Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. 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.
Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. For more information on what E-Verify entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work: Employer Resources (e-verify.gov).
By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use.
Job Details Job Category: Retail
Position Type: Part time
Business Unit: Marketing
Company: Crossmark Inc.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Purchasing
Industries: Retail
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