
Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $14.75
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Job Description
Product Connections is a distinguished part of the Acosta Group, one of the industry's most trusted assemblies of retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies. The company is dedicated to transforming how consumers connect with brands throughout every phase of their shopping experience. As a full-service marketing agency, Product Connections specializes in orchestrating both digital and traditional retail events, product demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activations, and omnichannel shopper marketing strategies. Their mission is to deliver innovative brand solutions that link products with the right target demographic at the optimal time, effectively guiding customers through the conversion funnel.\n\nWith over 10,000 dedicated experts and more than 150 corporate employees, Product Connections champions a culture that is supportive, collaborative, and inclusive. They encourage their workforce to think ambitiously, develop skills continuously, and elevate their career prospects. This environment fosters employee contributions and ensures that each team member's ideas and impact are recognized and valued deeply. This role offers a chance to engage with a dynamic team that redefines the marketing agency landscape by combining talent and experience in unmatched ways. The Acosta Group maintains a strong commitment to equal opportunity employment and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, reflecting its dedication to accessibility and inclusion. Applicants can expect a competitive salary range aligned with industry standards and consistent with the postings when they consider joining this vibrant and impactful organization.\n\nThe position open at Product Connections is centered around preparing juices and other specialty food and beverage products for customer purchase. This role requires carefully setting up and prepping the area for specialized food product handling and ensuring safety and compliance throughout the preparation and demonstration processes. The role involves adhering strictly to food safety, packaging, labeling, merchandising, and disposal protocols while using various equipment safely, including hot machinery and sharp utensils. Employees in this position are tasked with completing all reporting requirements accurately, staying updated with product event schedules and corporate news, and participating in necessary training and certifications to maintain high standards of operation.\n\nTeam members will also be responsible for maintaining clean, sterile work areas, assisting in event setups and break downs, conducting food sampling and demonstration activities, and supporting the broader business needs through flexible teamwork. The environment is fast-paced and retail-focused, with exposure to refrigerated conditions and various cleaning chemicals, requiring stamina and adherence to proper ergonomic practices such as safe lifting techniques. The role demands a physical capacity to lift weights up to 50 lbs regularly, push wheeled machines that range from 50 to 600 lbs on and off the sales floor, and stand for extended periods. The job hours may vary, reflecting the dynamic scheduling typical within retail and promotional event settings. Proficiency in English is essential with bilingual abilities valued depending on business needs. The position does not require supervisory responsibilities but involves close collaboration with co-workers, supervisors, and customers in a moderately noisy retail warehouse environment. This position is a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about product marketing and customer engagement with experience or interest in food and beverage specialty products to join a leading agency and contribute meaningfully to consumer interaction and brand success.
Job Requirements
- 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
- Preparation of foods using produce, machinery and sharp utensils
- Standing for extended periods of time each day
- 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 so others will understand
- 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 demonstrations 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 Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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