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
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
collaborative work environment
Job Description
Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group, a leading collective of trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies that innovate how brands connect with consumers throughout their shopping journey. As a full-service marketing agency specializing in digital and traditional retail events, product demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activations, and omnichannel shopper marketing, Product Connections plays a vital role in delivering effective brand solutions. These solutions are designed to target the right audience at the right time, facilitating consumer moves down the conversion funnel. With a team composed of over 10,000 field experts and more than 150 corporate employees, Product Connections is... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs. several times per day
- Ability to push a wheeled machine weighing 50-600 lbs. to/from the sales floor
- Preparation of foods using produce, machinery and sharp utensils
- Standing for extended periods of time each day
- Work varied hours throughout the day as required
- Climbing with use of a 6 foot step stool when necessary
- Visual ability to read instructions to ensure safety and food safety 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 to and understand spoken information
- Ability to read and understand written information
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to 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
- 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 online requirements
- Regularly check the product event schedule and email for updates, event changes and supervisor requests
- Complete certifications and attend special training sessions as required
- Follow safety and compliance guidelines for 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 kitchen duties when needed
- Conduct food sampling and demonstrations to support business needs
- Follow general set-up and teardown guidelines
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)