Product / Event Demonstrator - Part Time - Full-time / Part-time

Overview

Do you want to be on the forefront of driving how consumers buy, shop and share products? Does creating seamless experiences that enhance brand value and drive consumer demand excite you?

If so, we are seeking you to join our specialized Product/Event Demonstrator-"Event Specialist" team!

CROSSMARK Event Specialists are vital to our success! In an increasingly complex retail environment, our Event Specialist team members are brand ambassadors to our clients. We engage consumers by providing positive product demonstration and generating brand awareness. If providing consumers with the opportunity to see and purchase the latest or improved products from our clients excites you, come join the CROSSMARK Team!

Responsibilities

• Create a positive product impression and generate brand awareness for onsite/in-store food and non-food demonstrations.
• Proactively intercept, engage, interact and communicate with consumers to demonstrate products features and benefits in a professional manner.
• Possess the ability to acquire and maintain knowledge of products represented.
• Properly prepares event table/cart (set up & breakdown) for demonstration execution.
• Ability to prepare and serve food and beverage samples using required appliances, such as; microwave, convection oven, electric fryer, skillet, juicer, coffee maker, cooking utensils, forks/knives and hot oils.
• Maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station using cleaning chemicals.
• Maintain an overall professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the role.
• Provide excellent customer service and develop a professional working relationship with store personnel to effectively meet CROSSMARK'S and client objectives.
• Accurately prepare and submit all online requirements on the day of event demonstration/execution.
• Ability to access the internet, navigate through CROSSMARK's electronic systems, using web based Microsoft Outlook, and capability to view assigned documents, including Microsoft Word & Adobe PDF forms.
• Follow CROSSMARK's policies, procedures and position responsibilities.
• Although not required, experience in the following areas is a plus:
• Retail Sales
• Customer Service
• Product Demonstration
• Brand Ambassador
• Food Service Handling

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands: The associate will be regularly required to:

• Stand up to 8 hours at a time
• Walk
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms (including reaching overhead)
• Talk and hear
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Climb (including use of a 6' ladder)
• Balance
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds (including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds)
• Push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart weighing up to 300 pounds fully laden with appliances, supplies and product
• Prepare foods using cooking utensils such as knives, convection oven, fryer, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves and hot oils Be in contact with cleaning supplies

Physical Appearance:

• Individuals must ensure a professional appearance and proper grooming is in order.
• The associate must present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance.
• Specific Retailer Dress code requirements are included in the training documents.
• In addition, tattoos must not be visible while the associate is engaged in their work assignments.

Specific Skills: Proficient use of a Personal Computer and familiarity with Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Specialized Knowledge, License, etc.: Local Food handlers permit may be required.

Supervisory Responsibility, if any: None

Working Conditions (environment in which the job is performed): Retail store environment with some travel.

Language Skills: English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

CROSSMARK is committed to providing accessible employment practices and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

At CROSSMARK, you can get the job that gets your lifestyle. Whether you are seeking a career in retail merchandizing, the flexibility of a part-time job or full-time corporate employment, we have a place for you. Join our U.S. team of over 30,000 dedicated and talented individuals in providing expert sales and marketing services for the consumer goods industry.

CROSSMARK is committed to providing accessible employment practices and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.