Associate Position
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. Pay rate : $15.00 per hour. This role is not expected to exceed more than 25 hours per week, although the company does maintain the discretion to change the role based on the needs of the business and / or the client.
Responsibilities include : possessing the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented, proactively intercepting, engaging, interacting, and selling product to the consumer in a positive manner, effectively communicating the features and benefits of the product, preparing and serving food samples using small appliances, maintaining a clean, sterile, and safe workstation, maintaining a professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job, properly setting up and preparing the event table for execution, achieving 100% execution on assigned work, and assisting with preparation for client visits and completing audit corrections.
Qualifications include : 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. Local food handlers permit may be required. The associate will be regularly required to stand and walk of the shift, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, 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, and be in contact with cleaning supplies. Supervisory responsibilities : none. Work environment : retail store environment to limited travel. Language skills : English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
About Us : Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group a collective of the industrys 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 feltlet's 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 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. 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) By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use. Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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