Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training and Development
Collaborative team environment
Career growth opportunities
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Product Connections is part of Acosta Group, a leading collective of retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies that primarily focuses on reimagining how consumers connect with brands throughout every stage of their shopping journey. As a full-service marketing agency, Product Connections offers a wide range of expertise in both digital and traditional retail events and demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. The agency's core mission is to provide effective brand solutions that connect products with the right audience at the ideal time, thereby efficiently moving consumers down the conversion funnel. With over 10,000 experts in the field and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum education level not specified
- Previous experience in product marketing, food, beverage or restaurant industry preferred
- Ability to continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs several times per day
- Ability to push a wheeled machine weighing between 50-600 lbs to/from the sales floor
- Ability to prepare foods using produce, machinery and sharp utensils
- Ability to stand for extended periods each day
- Flexibility to work varied hours throughout the day as required
- Ability to climb and use a 6' step stool when necessary
- Visual ability to read instructions to ensure safety and food compliance
- Ability to work in environments with exposure to cold, refrigerated conditions and hot equipment
- Ability to sit, stand, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate computer peripherals
- Ability to listen, read, understand and communicate effectively
- Ability to engage and interact with customers
Job Qualifications
- Previous experience in product marketing, product demonstrations or in the food, beverage or restaurant industry preferred
- Ability to safely and effectively prepare juice or other specialty products for purchase
- Ability to conduct demonstration and sampling events of other products as needed
- Applicable state and local food safety certification or license
Job Duties
- Properly set up and prepare the area for specialized food products
- Fully read materials that accompany product demonstrations to understand program scope, instructions, production requirements and program compliance
- Follow all safety requirements when using equipment such as hot machinery or sharp blades
- Practice proper lifting techniques when working with boxes or heavy merchandise
- Adhere to all required tasks and procedures related to safe food handling, preparation, production, packaging, labeling, merchandising and disposal
- Accurately complete all reporting requirements including on-line requirements
- Regularly check the product event schedule and email for upcoming activities, corporate news updates, event changes and instructions, and supervisor requests
- Complete certifications and attend special training sessions as required
- Follow safety and compliance guidelines for appropriate machine operation, cleaning and maintenance
- Maintain a clean, sterile and safe work area using proper cleaning chemicals and equipment
- Assist other teammates with event set-up or clean-up and/or with kitchen duties when needed
- Conduct food sampling and demonstrations in support of the needs of business
- Follow general set-up and teardown guidelines
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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