
Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.00 - $20.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Career advancement opportunities
Job Description
Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group, one of the leading and most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies in the industry. Acosta Group is renowned for its comprehensive approach to connecting consumers with brands through digital and traditional retail events, demos, experiential marketing, sponsorship activations, and omnichannel shopper marketing. The company employs over 10,000 field experts and 150 corporate employees, fostering a culture that is supportive, collaborative, and inclusive. This environment encourages employees to think innovatively, develop their skills, and advance their careers. Product Connections, as a vital part of this ecosystem, specializes in creating impactful and engaging product demonstrations and events that help brands reach the right target audience at the right time, effectively moving consumers down the conversion funnel.
The role available is focused on preparing juice and other specialty products for purchase, offering a unique opportunity to engage directly with consumers while ensuring product quality and safety. This is a hands-on position requiring meticulous attention to detail in food preparation and demonstration settings within retail environments. The position demands compliance with all safety and food handling protocols, maintaining clean and sterile work areas, and using specialized machinery safely and efficiently. Employees in this role will be responsible for setting up and managing product demonstration areas, conducting food sampling events, and supporting teammates with event preparations and cleanups.
Ideal candidates will have experience in product marketing, product demonstrations, or food and beverage industry roles, combined with practical skills in preparing food products safely and effectively. The role involves physical activities such as lifting weights up to 50 lbs regularly, operating wheeled machinery, and working in various environmental conditions including cold, refrigerated spaces and near hot equipment. It also requires excellent communication skills to engage with customers and team members effectively.
Qualified individuals will possess relevant state and local food safety certifications or licenses, ensuring adherence to all regulatory standards. There is no supervisory responsibility tied to this position, but the employee must be a dependable and collaborative team member within fast-paced retail store environments with moderate to high noise levels.
Joining Product Connections means becoming part of a forward-thinking company that values diversity, supports employee growth, and ensures a workplace where every employee’s contribution is meaningful. The Acosta Group is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, underscoring its commitment to equal opportunity employment.
This employment opportunity offers a chance for career advancement in the retail marketing and foodservice field while contributing to memorable and effective consumer engagement experiences. Salary ranges are stated as reasonable and accurate at the time of posting, with the company utilizing E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States. Prospective employees are encouraged to explore their career paths with Product Connections, where their ideas and growth are nurtured for long-term success.
The role available is focused on preparing juice and other specialty products for purchase, offering a unique opportunity to engage directly with consumers while ensuring product quality and safety. This is a hands-on position requiring meticulous attention to detail in food preparation and demonstration settings within retail environments. The position demands compliance with all safety and food handling protocols, maintaining clean and sterile work areas, and using specialized machinery safely and efficiently. Employees in this role will be responsible for setting up and managing product demonstration areas, conducting food sampling events, and supporting teammates with event preparations and cleanups.
Ideal candidates will have experience in product marketing, product demonstrations, or food and beverage industry roles, combined with practical skills in preparing food products safely and effectively. The role involves physical activities such as lifting weights up to 50 lbs regularly, operating wheeled machinery, and working in various environmental conditions including cold, refrigerated spaces and near hot equipment. It also requires excellent communication skills to engage with customers and team members effectively.
Qualified individuals will possess relevant state and local food safety certifications or licenses, ensuring adherence to all regulatory standards. There is no supervisory responsibility tied to this position, but the employee must be a dependable and collaborative team member within fast-paced retail store environments with moderate to high noise levels.
Joining Product Connections means becoming part of a forward-thinking company that values diversity, supports employee growth, and ensures a workplace where every employee’s contribution is meaningful. The Acosta Group is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, underscoring its commitment to equal opportunity employment.
This employment opportunity offers a chance for career advancement in the retail marketing and foodservice field while contributing to memorable and effective consumer engagement experiences. Salary ranges are stated as reasonable and accurate at the time of posting, with the company utilizing E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States. Prospective employees are encouraged to explore their career paths with Product Connections, where their ideas and growth are nurtured for long-term 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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