Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.00 - $14.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training and Development
Career growth opportunities
collaborative work environment
Inclusive culture
Job Description
Product Connections, a division within the Acosta Group, is a leading full-service marketing agency dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between brands and consumers across various retail environments. The Acosta Group is recognized as one of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies with a robust workforce that includes over 10,000 field experts and more than 150 corporate employees. This dynamic company excels in executing digital and traditional retail events, experiential marketing, sponsorship activations, and omnichannel shopper marketing initiatives designed to amplify brand presence and effectively guide consumers through the conversion funnel. The corporate culture at Product Connections promotes... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in product marketing, product demonstrations or related food or beverage industry
- Ability to continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs several times per day
- Ability to push a wheeled machine weighing between 50 to 600 lbs to/from the sales floor
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to use sharp utensils and machinery safely
- Ability to climb using a 6-foot step stool
- Ability to work varied hours throughout the day
- Visual ability to read instructions and 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, understand, read and communicate information effectively
- Ability to interact with customers
- Applicable state and local food safety certification or license
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
- Strong communication skills in English
- Ability to work collaboratively 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)
- 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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