Product Demonstrator Part Time

CROSSMARK; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

CROSSMARK is hiring an Associate in Asheville, NC for in-store demonstrations of food and non-food products. Responsibilities include preparing and serving samples, engaging with customers, and maintaining a professional appearance. This part-time role is designed for up to 25 hours per week, requiring good communication skills and a high school diploma or GED. A local food handlers permit may be needed. Applicants must provide a neat presentation and comply with retailer dress code standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in using personal computer and internal systems.
• Local food handlers permit may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Complete in-store food and non-food demonstrations.
• Maintain knowledge of represented products and demonstrate them.
• Prepare and serve food samples using small appliances.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer engagement

Food preparation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe PDF forms

Job description

The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. They acquire and maintain knowledge of the products represented, prepare, serve, and break down product, equipment, and supplies, intercept consumers, and demonstrate products in a professional manner. They maintain a professional appearance consistent with job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Possesses the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of products represented.
• Has desire and ability to proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell product to the consumer in a positive manner.
• Effectively communicates the features and benefits of the product.
• Is able to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers, and knives.
• Maintains 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.
• Achieves 100% execution on assigned work.
• 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.
• Accurately prepares and submits all online requirements on the same day as event execution.
• Can access the internet, navigate company electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and view assigned documents including Microsoft Word & Adobe PDF forms.

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

This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. 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.

Qualifications

Education/Experience High school diploma or GED; or 1‑3 months of related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills Proficient in using and navigating personal computer or mobile device, applications, and internal systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Local food handlers permit may be required.

Physical Demands The associate will be regularly required to: stand and walk during shift; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms up to 65 inches; talk and hear; have visual ability to read instructions and perform events; stoop; kneel; squat; climb or step up ladder; balance; lift and carry up to 25 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds); push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies and product; prepare foods and beverages using required appliances such as cooking utensils, knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves; be in contact with cleaning supplies.

Supervisory Responsibilities None.

Work Environment Retail store environment with limited travel.

Physical Appearance Must present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance. Specific retailer dress code requirements are included in training documents.

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

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

Company: Crossmark Inc.