Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $14.00
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 dynamic marketing agency that operates as part of Acosta Group, one of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies. Acosta Group is widely recognized for its innovative approach to brand connection, reimagining how consumers interact with products at every stage of their shopping journey. Product Connections specializes in offering full-service marketing solutions including digital and traditional retail events and product demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing strategies. Comprising a diverse team of over 10,000 field experts and more than 150 corporate employees, the company is well-poised to deliver comprehensive marketing solutions... Show More
Job Requirements
- Education or experience in product marketing, food preparation or related fields
- State and local food safety certification or license
- Ability to continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs. several times per day
- Ability to push wheeled machines weighing 50-600 lbs. to/from the sales floor
- Ability to operate machinery and handle sharp utensils safely
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Availability to work varied hours as required
- Ability to climb using a 6-foot step stool when necessary
- Visual ability to read instructions for safety and compliance
- Ability to work in refrigerated and hot environments
- Capability to perform physical and speaking/listening tasks required in customer interaction
- English language proficiency
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
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
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
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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