SummaryAffinity Group is in search of a Food Demo Contractor at Restaurant Depot. The Food Demo Contractor will demonstrate and sell products and merchandise those products. To promote sales, the representative is responsible for educating and informing customers about products, pricing information, versatility of the products and where they are in the store. All demos are four hours and require one hour of setup and approximately 30 minutes of breakdown. All demos require a demo recap form in Excel to be filled out and sent in. Demos are a flat rate fee of $260. Other duties include merchandising products and coordinating with department managers for product displays. Merchandising is a flat rate of $150 and is for 4 hours. Food Demo Contractors are required to have smart phones where they can utilize our merchandising app. All food demos and merchandising will take place in Restaurant Depot. Applicant must hold or be willing to attain a valid ServSafe certificate.This Demo Contractor will be responsible for the following Restaurant Depot Locations:Restaurant Depot Alexandria4600 Eisenhower AvenueAlexandria, VA 22304Restaurant Depot Chantilly4420 Brookfield Corporate Dr.Chantilly, VA 20151This Demo Contractor will perform 2 demos per month and 4 merchandising days per month.(Note: the amount of demos and merchandising days are subject to change)RESPONSIBILITIES:Greet customers enthusiasticallyProvides excellent customer service by answering product-related questions and helping customers locate items representingSet up and organize table for demonstrationPrepare vendor products using Demonstration POS to enhance product displayServe samples and demonstrate products and explaining it’s attributes and featuresMaintain friendly, positive, well-groomed appearanceMaintain professional, clean, healthy and safe work environmentProvides daily accurate and timely reporting of time worked and sales resultsResponsible for cleaning up workstation areaLoads, unloads and moves products that are sometimes heavy or bulkyResponsible for checking on other merchandise in the store to be sure there are shelf tags, it is packed out and monitoring expiration dates.REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to work for extended periods of time in a standing positionRequires excellent communication skills, neat appearance, and good groomingPrior food service experience a plusEighteen (18) years of age or olderExcellent interpersonal skillsMust own a computer and have internet accessMust have a smart phone with the ability to take and send picturesBasic computer skills, a mustAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsAbility to lift 50lbs.About the CompanyAffinity Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. This position is NOT with Restaurant Depot.
