Cds Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco - Kelowna, Canada - Advantage Solutions

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Kelowna, Canada

6 days ago

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Summary:

CDS Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco

  • If you enjoy interacting with people, Club Demonstration Services (CDS) may have the right fit for you As the preferred marketing provider to Costco, CDS Part Time Product Demonstrators introduce Costco members to the newest food or products and enjoy a flexible parttime schedule. We drive sales and engage with customers in a creative way_
  • Are you: _
- _17 years or older_
- _ Customer service oriented _
- _Looking for a flexible part-time schedule_
- _ Available 2-3 days a week including 1 weekend day_
- _ Comfortable interacting with customers and management in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner_
- _ Looking for rapid advancement opportunities_
- _ Able to stand for up to 6 hours a day, and lift up to 22 pounds_

  • Open interviews every Wednesday from 1pm4pm, just tell door person you are here for CDS_
    Responsibilities:

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods.

The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers.

We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.


Position Summary


As the in-house product demonstration company for Costco Wholesale, CDS has friendly, professional and talented employees who provide high quality product demonstrations and marketing services to Costco Wholesale and its vendors.

The goal of our teams is to create a great member experience that increases sales the day of a demonstration and the months that follow.


The Sales Advisor will generate excitement, brand awareness and increase products sales through event sampling and promotions; continuously engage and communicate with members regarding product; encourage members to purchase event product set up and breakdown of working area, preparation of sampling products.


Job Duty

  • Engage the consumer by creating brand awareness and enthusiasm
  • Dynamically sell product to the member
  • Assist other Sales Advisors as required in a teamoriented environment
  • Setup and organize merchandise; prepare vendor products according to written instructions
  • Coordinate, organize and close down work area including cleaning and sanitizing, washing and drying dishes and proper storage of equipment
  • Adhere to all Food Safety handling and sanitation training and guidelines
  • Participate and adhere to all safety policies and practices
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or required

Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports

  • This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports

  • This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Minimum Qualifications
The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

Field of Study/Area of Experience:
Degree Program/Major (e.g. Marketing, Business Administration, or related field)

0-2 Years of experience in retail/grocery, sales and/or restaurant/food service highly desirable


Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Good Interpersonal Skills
  • Ability to Ensure High Levels of Service & Quality are Maintained
  • Track Record of Building & Maintaining Customer/Client Relationships
  • Well Organized, Detail Oriented, & able to Handle Fast Paced Work Environment
  • Professional Food Safety Certification required
  • Ability to Understand & Follow specific Instructions & Procedures
  • Must be able to work flexible hours and schedule, including weekends

Environmental & Physical Requirements
Field / Reps Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed in a retail in-store environment.

Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities:
engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 10 kg, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential.


Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions


Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes.

Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always rec
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