Part Time Professional Shopper at Curion – Deerfield, Illinois

At Curion, We Connect Brands to People. Our expertise and passionate pursuit of insights enable our clients to make informed decisions that drive meaningful impact. Our vision? Advancing the way brands connect to people to build a better future. Our core values: Integrity, Resiliency, Accountability, Curiosity, and Collaboration. Are you looking for a fast-paced, unique, and rewarding job?

We are hiring a professional shopper for our Curion Facilities Team to assist in the procurement of supplies and groceries for our onsite consumer tests. This position allows you to get out from behind a desk, stretch your legs, and complete tasks out in the local community supermarkets and stores. Each day is a little different with new challenges which keeps your workday stimulating and ever changing. This role allows flexible hours and your travel will be reimbursed.

Responsibilities Include:

• Order/shop/pick up consumer test product at local grocery stores
• Interact with store managers
• Maintain product integrity during delivery to Curion (coolers, blue ice packs, dry ice)
• Ship to various locations from the Curion office
• Handle special requests i.e. match date codes
• Keep detailed inventory of all items procured
• Enter receipts into Certify on same day
• Other tasks as requested by Procurement Manager

Job Qualifications:

• Articulate, professional, and responsible. Will need to pass clearance for company credit card
• Well organized with exceptional communication skills
• Comfortable multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks
• Reliable vehicle and car insurance that meets minimum state requirements
• Able to lift 40+ pounds
• Attention to detail
• Flexible schedule (including evenings and weekends)
• Food safety knowledge is a plus
• Ability to use the internet to research consumer products

For Curion Professional Shopper positions located in Deerfield, we offer a starting pay rate range of $17.00-$19.00 based on the qualifications and experience of each individual. This is a part-time position, deemed non-exempt for overtime purposes, and, therefore, is subject to overtime compensation. Curion offers a benefits package for this position which includes a Curion 401(k) Retirement Account and Illinois Paid Sick Leave.

Curion is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.

About Curion:

Curion specializes in delivering impactful insights to the world’s top CPG companies, helping them develop winning, repeatedly purchased products. Curion’s deep data-driven product insights, sensory expertise, and state-of-the-art consumer centers enable them to uncover responses to critical client objectives. With over five decades of experience in the product testing industry, Curion is dedicated to guiding clients with their proprietary XP Xperience Performance platform, connecting brands to consumers at every step.

An innovator in the industry, Curion recently developed a groundbreaking benchmarking product testing method, the Curion Score™, which has become a trusted and sought after tool within the industry. As one of the largest product and consumer insights companies in the U.S., Curion has built a reputation for excellence and trust among the world’s leading consumer brands. Curion’s commitment to innovation and expertise, coupled with a passion for delivering actionable insights, makes Curion a valuable partner for companies looking to develop and launch successful products.