Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training and Development
Work environment
team collaboration
Career growth opportunities
Inclusive culture
Job Description
Product Connections, a division of Acosta Group, is a leading marketing agency specializing in retail and experiential marketing solutions. The company is part of a larger collective that includes some of the most trusted names in retail, marketing, and foodservice industries. With a focus on connecting brands with consumers at every point in their shopping journey, Product Connections offers a range of services, including digital and traditional retail events, product demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activations, and omnichannel shopper marketing. Employing over 10,000 field experts and more than 150 corporate professionals, the company prides itself on fostering a supportive, collaborative, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- 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
- Ability to continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs several times per day
- Ability to push a wheeled machine (with weight ranges 50-600 lbs) to/from the sales floor
- Ability to prepare foods using produce, machinery and sharp utensils
- Ability to stand for extended periods each day
- Ability to work varied hours throughout the day as required
- Ability to climb 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
- Ability to sit, stand, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or other peripherals
- Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
- Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
- Ability to communicate information and ideas orally and in writing so others will understand
- Ability to 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
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to read, understand and convey instructions orally and in writing
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Basic computer operation skills for reporting and communication purposes
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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