Lead Event Specialist Part Time

CROSSMARK; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Crossmark Inc. is seeking an Associate to perform in-store food and non-food demonstrations, manage event equipment, engage customers, and sell products in a professional manner. The role requires standing for extended periods and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, with a friendly, customer-focused appearance.

The position is part-time with a salary range of $13.50 per hour. Training and strict food safety guidelines apply, and bilingual abilities may be required depending on store location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Food Safety Professional Certification, local food handlers permit if required.
• Proficient ability to use and navigate a personal computer and personal mobile device using applications and internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain equipment and supplies used for events.
• Be the point of contact when Supervisor is absent and coordinate event execution in-store.
• Assist Supervisor by providing leadership and knowledge to the team.
• Prepare and serve food samples, including raw meats, produce and eggs, following food safety guidelines.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Personal computer usage

Mobile device usage

Job description

Role Overview

The Associate is responsible for completing in‑store food and non‑food demonstrations, acquiring and maintaining knowledge of products represented, serving, demonstrating, intercepting consumers, and selling products in a professional manner. They are also responsible for event execution equipment in the stores and maintaining a professional appearance consistent with job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Management and maintenance of the equipment and supplies used for events to ensure they are clean and secured in the agreed upon area of the backroom.
• When Supervisor is absent, communicate with store management about upcoming events and the execution of past events in their store.
• When Supervisor is absent, be the point person for all events being conducted in the store and assist other Event Specialists with event kits, materials and tools as needed.
• Assist Supervisor by always providing leadership and knowledge to the team.
• Possesses the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
• Has desire and ability to proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell product to the consumer in a positive manner.
• Able to assist/perform all job responsibilities assigned to the demo program.
• Can effectively communicate the features and benefits of the product.
• Ability to prepare and serve food samples including raw meats, produce and eggs complying with food safety guidelines.
• Ability to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives.
• Can maintain a clean, sterile and safe workstation using cleaning chemicals.
• Maintains a professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.
• Properly sets up and prepares Event Table for execution.
• Completes all work assigned.
• Assists with preparation for client visits and completes audit corrections.
• Builds and maintains rapport with store personnel to effectively meet company and client objectives.
• Completes expense reports as per Company Policy.
• Prepares and submits all on‑line requirements on the same day as Event execution.
• Takes digital photos of Perfect Table Setup to document success stories for clients.

This role is not expected to exceed more than 25 hours per week, although the company does maintain the discretion to change the role based on the needs of the business and/or the client.

Individuals will be expected to follow any other job‑related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Responsibilities With Regard to Workers’ Compensation Claims: You are responsible for reporting all employment‑related injuries you incur to your direct supervisor as soon as possible following an incident resulting in an injury.

Qualifications

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.

Computer Skills

Proficient ability to use and navigate a personal computer and personal mobile device using applications and internal systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Food Safety Professional Certification, local food handlers permit if required.

Physical Demands

The employee will be regularly required to: stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms (including reaching overhead); talk and hear; visual ability to read instructions and perform responsibilities; stoop; kneel; crouch; climb (including use of a 6’ ladder); balance; lift and carry up to 25 pounds (including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds); push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies and product; prepare foods using raw products (e.g., meats, poultry), using cooking utensils such as knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves; be in contact with cleaning supplies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Will be point of contact when Supervisor is absent.

Working Conditions

Retail store environment with limited travel.

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.

Language Skills

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

About the Company

Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. As a full‑service marketing agency, we specialize in digital and traditional retail events and demos, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. Our mission is to deliver brand solutions that connect products to the right target at the right time, effectively moving consumers down the conversion funnel.

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. Include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

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Job Details

Job Category: Retail

Position Type: Part time

Business Unit: Marketing

Salary Range: $13.50 - $13.50

Company: Crossmark Inc.

Req ID: 34353

Employer Description: USPRDCTCONNECTNEMP DESC