Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.50 - $15.50
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 dynamic and innovative marketing agency that operates as part of the Acosta Group, a well-established collective of trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies. The Acosta Group is recognized for reimagining the ways consumers connect with brands at every point of their shopping journey. Product Connections specializes in full-service marketing, offering expertise in digital and traditional retail events, product demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. With a strong focus on delivering impactful brand solutions, the company aims to connect products with the right target audience at the optimal time, thereby effectively guiding consumers down... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in product marketing or food service preferred
- Ability to safely prepare specialty food and beverage products
- Ability to conduct product demonstrations and food sampling
- Physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. several times per day
- Ability to push wheeled machines weighing 50-600 lbs. to and from sales floor
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Willingness to work varied hours
- Ability to climb and use a 6' step stool when necessary
- Visual ability to read instructions for safety and compliance
- Ability to work in cold, refrigerated and hot environments
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to understand and interact effectively 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 (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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