Product Demonstrator Part Time

CROSSMARK; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CROSSMARK is seeking an Associate responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. The role includes preparing, serving, and breaking down products, and engaging with consumers in a professional manner.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, and must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and interact effectively with customers. This position emphasizes maintaining a professional appearance and ensuring a clean workstation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Proficiency in using computer applications and internal systems.
• Local Food handlers permit may be required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Complete in-store food and non-food demonstrations.
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation.
• Effectively communicate product features and benefits.
• Build rapport with store personnel to meet objectives.

Skills

Customer engagement

Food preparation

Professional communication

Problem-solving

Workstation cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microwaves

Fryers

Skillets

Coffee makers

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 the 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 for 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.
• Language Skills: English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.