Product Demonstrator PT

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 perweek, although the company does maintain the discretion to change the rolebased on the needs of the business and/or the client.

This job description does not imply that the above functionsare the only tasks that may be performed.Individuals will be expected to follow any other job-relatedinstructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be ableto perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skilland/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential duties.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: High school diploma orgeneral education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experienceand/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education andexperience.

Computer Skills: Proficient in ability touse and navigate on a personal computer or personal mobile device usingapplications and internal systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: LocalFood handlers permit may be required.

Physical Demands:The associate will beregularly required to: Stand and walk of the shift; Use hands and fingers tohandle or feel; Reach with hands and arms (including conducting tasks overheadup to 65 inches); Talk and hear; Have visual ability to read instructions andperform events; Stoop; Kneel; Squat; Climb or step up ladder; Balance; Lift andcarry up to 25 pounds (including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds); Pushand pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies andproduct; Prepare foods and beverages using the required appliances, such ascooking utensils, knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer,microwaves; Be in contact with cleaning supplies.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Work Environment: Retail store environment tolimited travel.

Physical Appearance: Individuals must ensure aprofessional appearance and proper grooming is in order. The associatemust present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance. SpecificRetailer Dress code requirements are included in the training documents.

Language Skills: English is the primarylanguage skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on businessnecessity.

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.

With over 10,000 experts in the field and more than 150 corporate employees, we have a range of talents and experience that redefine what it means to be a marketing agency. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to think big, grow their skills, and take their careers to the next level. Join Product Connections and discover a workplace where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt-lets build something great together.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io . 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.

The Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this 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)

• Locations New Britain, CT, United States (On-site)