Specialty Food Demonstrations

Chicago IL

Description

Demonstration Specialist (Downtown) © craigslist - Map data © OpenStreetMap compensation: $25/hour with incentives to earn additional sales bonuses Raymond Hook Specialty (RHS), a nationwide demonstration service, seeks an enthusiastic brand ambassador based in Chicago to effectively demonstrate specialty food products in retail environments in the Downtown area on behalf of RHS clients. Duties: • Educate and familiarize yourself with specialty food products using RHS-provided collateral materials and our clients’ websites. • Arrive on time and fully prepared to set up prior to your demo start time so that demonstrations always begin according to schedule. • Demonstrate specialty food products with skill – appearing knowledgeable, professional, friendly and enthusiastic – using proper portioning technique and optimal serving etiquette. • Adeptly sell products! The goal of every demonstration is to increase sales of the product. • Be prepared to sample and educate the store’s staff on the product you are demonstrating. • Maintain friendly store management relationships in order to ensure future demonstration opportunities. • Photograph the demonstration station and the retailer’s product displays for RHS clients. • Break down demonstration materials and products when scheduled demonstration time is over – never earlier. • File demonstration reports with the Demonstration Department Manager. • Receive and maintain equipment, merchandise, and marketing materials for demonstrations (all equipment and attire – including aprons, hats, sampling bowls, hot plates, etc. – is provided by RHS). Requirements: • A passion for specialty foods and the desire to educate and inspire the consumer on behalf of RHS clients • The ability to work independently • Excellent interpersonal skills • An understanding of marketing and sales needs • A commitment to continuously growing your knowledge of specialty foods • The ability to maintain a professional appearance at all times: clothing must be clean and neat, personal grooming must be meticulous Event Info: Each demonstration lasts 3-4 hours.