
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.00 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule
Job Description
Product Connections is a reputable division of the Acosta Group, a premier collective of retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies. The company specializes in bridging the gap between brands and consumers through dynamic retail events, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. With a workforce combining over 10,000 experts and more than 150 corporate employees, Product Connections combines deep industry knowledge with innovative marketing approaches to create meaningful brand engagements across consumer journeys. The company is committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture that encourages personal growth, innovation, and career advancement, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about marketing and customer interaction.
This position focuses on preparing juice and other specialty products that are showcased to customers for purchase. The role is integral to the product marketing and demonstration efforts, involving setup, preparation, safe handling of food and machinery, and conducting engaging product sampling events. The employee will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety and food handling procedures, maintaining cleanliness of the work area, and supporting event logistics such as setup and teardown. This job demands a candidate who is physically capable of lifting and maneuvering heavy equipment, attentive to safety standards, and comfortable performing in a retail environment with varying noise levels and temperature conditions. Training and certification requirements are part of the role, ensuring the quality and safety of products and demonstrations are upheld at every event. This is primarily a retail-based position with interactions involving coworkers, supervisors, and customers. Candidates will work varied hours and must be prepared for physical demands including lifting, standing for lengthy periods, and handling sharp instruments.
Acosta Group offers a supportive workplace with a mission to deliver targeted, effective brand solutions. The group is an equal opportunity employer supporting accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Prospective employees will find a role that not only requires execution of essential product preparation and demo activities but also encourages initiative, compliance, and teamwork. Competitive salary ranges are offered, and opportunities for growth within the marketing and promotion sectors are abundant, making this an enriching career path for individuals eager to combine food preparation skills with marketing expertise.
This position focuses on preparing juice and other specialty products that are showcased to customers for purchase. The role is integral to the product marketing and demonstration efforts, involving setup, preparation, safe handling of food and machinery, and conducting engaging product sampling events. The employee will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety and food handling procedures, maintaining cleanliness of the work area, and supporting event logistics such as setup and teardown. This job demands a candidate who is physically capable of lifting and maneuvering heavy equipment, attentive to safety standards, and comfortable performing in a retail environment with varying noise levels and temperature conditions. Training and certification requirements are part of the role, ensuring the quality and safety of products and demonstrations are upheld at every event. This is primarily a retail-based position with interactions involving coworkers, supervisors, and customers. Candidates will work varied hours and must be prepared for physical demands including lifting, standing for lengthy periods, and handling sharp instruments.
Acosta Group offers a supportive workplace with a mission to deliver targeted, effective brand solutions. The group is an equal opportunity employer supporting accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Prospective employees will find a role that not only requires execution of essential product preparation and demo activities but also encourages initiative, compliance, and teamwork. Competitive salary ranges are offered, and opportunities for growth within the marketing and promotion sectors are abundant, making this an enriching career path for individuals eager to combine food preparation skills with marketing expertise.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in food preparation or product demonstration preferred
- Ability to continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs several times per day
- Ability to push a wheeled machine with weight ranges of 50-600 lbs to/from the sales floor
- Standing for extended periods daily
- Ability to work varied hours as required
- Climbing with use of a 6' step stool when necessary
- Visual ability to read instructions for safety and compliance
- Ability to work in refrigerated and hot equipment environments
- Sit, stand, talk, hear and use hands to operate computers and peripherals
- Listen to, understand, and communicate information effectively
- Ability to interact well 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 demonstrations and sampling events of other products as needed
- Applicable state and local food safety certification or license
- Strong communication skills in English, bilingual skills may be required depending on business needs
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, 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 Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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