Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
training programs
Job Description
Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group, an industry-leading collective of trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies dedicated to reimagining how brands connect with consumers at every step of their shopping journey. As a full-service marketing agency, Product Connections specializes in creating impactful digital and traditional retail events, engaging product demonstrations, experiential marketing initiatives, sponsorship activation, and comprehensive omnichannel shopper marketing strategies. Our mission focuses on delivering effective brand solutions that reach the right audience at the ideal moment, guiding consumers smoothly through the conversion funnel and enhancing their shopping experience. With over 10,000 industry experts and more than... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in product marketing, product demonstrations or in the food, beverage or restaurant industry preferred
- Ability to continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs several times per day
- Ability to push wheeled machinery weighing 50-600 lbs to/from the sales floor
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to work varied hours throughout the day as required
- Ability to follow safety protocols with hot and sharp equipment
- Ability to perform duties in cold, refrigerated and hot environments
- Ability to read, understand, and communicate instructions clearly
- Physical stamina to climb using a 6 foot step stool
- English language proficiency
- Food safety certification or license as required by state and local regulations
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 (e.g. 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) as required
- 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)
Job Location
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