Product Demonstrator Part Time

About the role

The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. They acquire and maintain knowledge of products represented, prepare, serve, and break down product, equipment, and supplies, intercept consumers, and demonstrate products professionally. The role requires the ability to communicate product features and benefits effectively, prepare food samples, maintain a clean and safe workstation, and set up event tables.

Responsibilities

• Possesses the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
• Has the 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 like microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers, and knives.
• Maintains a clean, sterile, and safe workstation using cleaning chemicals.
• Prepares and serves food samples using small appliances like microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers, and knives.
• Prepares and serves food samples using small appliances like microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers, and knives.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficient in ability to use and navigate on a personal computer or personal mobile device using applications and internal systems.

Physical Demands

• 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;

Work Environment

Retail store environment to limited travel.

Physical Appearance

Individuals must ensure a professional appearance and proper grooming is in order. The associate must present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance.

Language Skills

English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.