In-Store Demo Specialist — Food & Appliances

Acosta Group; Turner (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossmark Inc. is seeking an Associate to perform in-store food and non-food demonstrations, learn product details, and engage customers effectively. You will prepare, serve, and breakdown products and equipment, while maintaining a professional appearance throughout shifts in retail environments.

The role emphasizes proactive selling, strong communication, and adherence to company policies, with up to 25 hours per week. Training focuses on product knowledge and safe handling of samples.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent.
• 1–3 months related experience preferred.
• Local food handler permit may be required.
• Proficient in using a PC or mobile device and internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of products represented.
• Proactively intercept, engage, and sell products to consumers.
• Prepare and serve food samples using small appliances.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe workstation.
• Maintain professional appearance per job requirements.
• Set up and prepare the Event Table for execution.
• Achieve 100% execution on assigned work.
• Assist with client visits and audit corrections.
• Build rapport with store personnel to meet objectives.
• Submit expense reports according to Company Policy.
• Access the internet and navigate internal systems (Outlook, Word, PDF).

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer engagement

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe PDF

Microsoft Word

Internal systems navigation

Job description

Crossmark Inc. is seeking an Associate to perform in-store food and non-food demonstrations, learn product details, and engage customers effectively. You will prepare, serve, and breakdown products and equipment, while maintaining a professional appearance throughout shifts in retail environments.

The role emphasizes proactive selling, strong communication, and adherence to company policies, with up to 25 hours per week. Training focuses on product knowledge and safe handling of samples.