sampling food and giving out coupons in grocery stores is a good job - Engagement Specialist PromoWorks Employee Review

4.0
20 May 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule. I can set my own schedule if there is work available. Pay is pretty good. I sample a variety of products each day, so it is not boring. If the weather is bad, I can reschedule a demo.

Cons

The biggest downside is the fact that I am considered a independent contractor and the company does not take out taxes, which is a real headache. There are also surprise audits to see how you are doing. Also the jobs schedule is erratic. Some weeks I work 4 days, some 3, or even just 1. Some months I barely work, and others are crazy busy.

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5.0
13 Feb 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Super fun job and great supervisor

Cons

Work is not always steady

2.0
6 Jun 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

"Allways In-Store" I think it was. It depends on where they send you, but the people that work at whatever store they send you to can be really nice, even the manager. :3 Good for getting some fresh air, talking to people, and overall a good place to start. Personal note: If you promote enough times at a store you regularly shop at, you'll have an easier time finding what you need in the future.

Cons

It could be for the sake of the company, but from experience, some of the coordinators like to play favorites with their demonstrators. Calling these coordinators unreliable is an understatement. It could also be the fact that they just recently lost Safeway. On top of that, they might tell you about a new rule of code that seems strange and possibly frivolous, so be VERY thorough if you're reading up on company policy and/or code of conduct. Don't let them confuse and possibly make you lose out. Personal note: The managers at (most) of the stores I worked at were a good bit more forgiving (and nicer) than the ones at the company.

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