Lead Event Specialist Part Time

CROSSMARK; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Crossmark Inc. is seeking an Associate to perform in-store food and non-food demonstrations, engaging customers and maintaining product knowledge while upholding professional appearance.

The role involves handling event equipment, coordinating with store management, and driving sales through effective product presentations. You will prepare samples, follow safety guidelines, and support the team, with a typical part-time schedule of up to 25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months of related experience.
• Food Safety Certification and local food handler permit if required.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 25 lb (occasionally 50 lb).

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage equipment and supplies for events.
• Interact with store management and customers to drive sales.
• Act as point person for events in the store and assist others.
• Provide leadership and product knowledge to the team.
• Prepare samples using small appliances and follow safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, sterile workstation and report injuries.
• Complete expense reports and submit requirements on execution day.
• Work up to 25 hours per week.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Description

Associate is responsible for completing in‑store food and non‑food demonstrations, acquiring and maintaining product knowledge, serving, demonstrating, intercepting consumers, and selling products in a professional manner. The role also includes managing event‑execution equipment in the store and maintaining overall professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Management and maintenance of equipment and supplies used for events.
• Communicate with store management about upcoming and past events when supervisor is absent.
• Act as the point person for all events in the store when supervisor is absent; assist other Event Specialists as needed.
• Provide leadership and knowledge to the team.
• Gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
• Proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell products to consumers.
• Assist/perform all job responsibilities assigned to the demo program.
• Communicate product features and benefits effectively.
• Prepare and serve food samples in compliance with food safety guidelines.
• Use small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers, and knives to prepare samples.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe workstation with cleaning chemicals.
• Set up and prepare the event table for execution.
• Complete all assigned work.
• Assist with preparation for client visits and complete audit corrections.
• Build and maintain rapport with store personnel to meet company and client objectives.
• Complete expense reports per company policy.
• Prepare and submit online requirements on the day of execution.
• Take digital photos of the “Perfect Table Setup” to document success stories.
• Report all employment‑related injuries to supervisor as soon as possible.
• Work no more than 25 hours per week (subject to change).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months of related experience.
• Proficient use of a personal computer and mobile device with applications and internal systems.
• Food Safety Professional Certification and local food handler permit if required.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 25 lb (occasionally 50 lb), push/pull demonstration cart, climb a 6‑ft ladder, and perform kitchen tasks.
• English proficiency; bilingual skills may be required.

Working Conditions

• Retail store environment with limited travel.
• May involve contact with cleaning supplies and live food items.

Position Details

• Job Category: Retail
• Position Type: Part time
• Business Unit: Marketing
• Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00
• Company: Crossmark Inc.
• Req ID: 34778

Equal Opportunity Employer

Acosta Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities upon request.