Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $17.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Inclusive culture
Job Description
Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group, a leading collective of the retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies that are reshaping how brands connect with consumers throughout their shopping journey. Acosta Group stands out with over 10,000 experts combined with a dedicated corporate team of more than 150 employees, offering deep experience and broad capabilities in marketing solutions. Among its many specialties, Product Connections focuses on digital and traditional retail events, product demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activations, and omnichannel shopper marketing efforts. The company is committed to creating brand experiences that engage the right consumer, at the right moment, driving... Show More
Job Requirements
- Education or experience in product marketing, demonstrations or food industry preferred
- Ability to safely and effectively prepare juice or specialty products for purchase
- Ability to conduct demonstrations and sampling events
- Applicable 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 sales floor
- Preparation of foods using produce, machinery and sharp utensils
- Standing for extended periods
- Work varied hours throughout the day as required
- Climbing with use of a 6' 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
- Sit, stand, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or other peripherals
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
- Communicate information and ideas orally and in writing
- Identify and understand the speech of another person 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 (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)
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