Product Specialist

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Possesses the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
• Has desire and ability to proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell product to the consumer in a positive manner.
• Effectively communicate the features and benefits of the product.
• Ability to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives.
• Maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station using cleaning chemicals.
• Maintains a professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.
• Properly sets up and prepares Event Table for execution.
• Achieves 100% execution on assigned work.
• Assists with preparation for client visits and completes audit corrections.
• Builds and maintains rapport with store personnel to effectively meet company and client objectives.
• Completes expense reports as per Company Policy.
• Accurately prepares and submits all on-line requirements on the same day as Event execution.
• Access the internet, navigate through company's electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and view assigned documents, including Microsoft Word & Adobe PDF forms.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in ability to use and navigate on a personal computer or personal mobile device using applications and internal systems.
• Local Food handlers permit may be required.
• Ability to stand and walk during the shift.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms (including overhead up to 65 inches); talk and hear.
• Visual ability to read instructions and perform events.
• Stoop, kneel, squat, climb or step up ladder, and balance.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds (including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds).
• Push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies and product.
• Prepare foods and beverages using appliances such as cooking utensils, knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves.
• Be in contact with cleaning supplies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Related experience and/or training preferred.