Overview
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 online requirements on the same day as Event execution.
* Ability to access the internet, navigate through the company\'s electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and capability to view 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 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; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms (including overhead tasks 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 required appliances such as cooking utensils, knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves; be in contact with cleaning supplies.
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-let\'s build something great together.
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Job Details
Job Category: Retail
Position Type: Part time
Business Unit: Marketing
Salary Range: $10.00 - $15.00
Company: Crossmark Inc.
Req ID: 9248
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