Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $15.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
training programs
Career development opportunities
collaborative work environment
Job Description
Product Connections is a division of the Acosta Group, a leading collective of retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies that specialize in connecting consumers with brands through innovative marketing strategies. As a full-service marketing agency, Product Connections focuses on digital and traditional retail events, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. The company's mission is to build effective brand solutions that target consumers precisely at the most impactful points in their shopping journey, helping products move seamlessly through the conversion funnel. Acosta Group boasts a diverse team of over 10,000 field experts and more than 150 corporate employees, combining extensive... Show More
Job Requirements
- Previous experience in product marketing, product demonstrations or in food, beverage or restaurant industry preferred
- 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 stand for extended periods of time each day
- ability to work varied hours throughout the day as required
- 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 use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and or other peripherals
- ability to communicate information and ideas orally and in writing so others will understand
- ability to interact with customers
Job Qualifications
- Previous experience in product marketing, product demonstrations or in 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 including 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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