Product Demonstrator Part Time

CROSSMARK; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

CROSSMARK in Canton, Ohio is seeking an Associate to conduct in-store food and non-food demonstrations. The role involves presenting products professionally, maintaining knowledge of items, and preparing materials for events.

The position is up to 25 hours per week and may be adjusted by the company based on needs. You will interact with consumers, explain features, assist with product setup, and manage tables and displays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience/training.
• Proficient in using a PC or mobile device and internal systems.
• Local Food handler permit may be required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with consumers to demonstrate products in a positive manner.
• Prepare and serve food samples using appliances such as microwaves, fryers, and coffee makers.
• Maintain a clean, safe workstation and professional appearance.
• Set up and prepare Event Table for demonstrations.
• Complete expense reports and submit online requirements on the day of events.
• Access the internet and company systems, including Outlook and PDFs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PC/Mobile device navigation

Job description

Description

The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. Acquires and maintains knowledge of products represented. Prepares, serves, and breaks down product, equipment, and supplies. Intercepts consumers and demonstrates products in a professional manner. Maintains an overall professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.

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.

Responsibilities

• Has desire and ability to proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell product to the consumer in a positive manner.
• Effectively communicate the features and benefits of the product.
• Ability to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives.
• 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.
• Achieves 100% execution on assigned work.
• Assists with preparation for client visits and completes audit corrections.
• Build 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 on-line requirements on the same day as Event execution.
• Ability to access the internet, navigate through company’s electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and capability to view assigned documents, including Microsoft Word & Adobe PDF forms.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in ability to use and navigate on a personal computer or personal mobile device using 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 the shift; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms (including conducting tasks overhead 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 (including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds); push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies and product; prepare foods and beverages using the 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 to 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.

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] . Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.