Product Demonstrator Part Time

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

Job summary

CROSSMARK is seeking an Associate in Charlotte, NC, responsible for conducting in-store food and non-food product demonstrations. The role involves engaging with consumers, preparing and serving samples using various appliances, and maintaining a safe workstation. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with experience in customer engagement preferred. The position requires regular physical activity and may involve lifting and moving items up to 50 pounds. This role is expected to be part-time, not exceeding 25 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Proficient in using personal computers and mobile devices.
• Local food handlers permit may be required.

Responsibilities

• Complete in-store food and non-food demonstrations.
• Prepare and serve food samples using various appliances.
• Build rapport with store personnel to meet objectives.
• Complete online requirements on event day.

Skills

Food demonstration experience

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Ability to lift 25-50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microwave

Fryer

Skillet

Coffee maker

Knives

Job description

Description

The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations, acquiring and maintaining knowledge of products represented, preparing, serving, and breaking down product, equipment, and supplies, intercepting consumers and demonstrating products in a professional manner, and maintaining a professional appearance consistent with job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Possess aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
• Proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell product to the consumer in a positive manner.
• Effectively communicate the features and benefits of the product.
• 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.
• Properly set up and prepare event tables for execution.
• Achieve 100% execution on assigned work.
• Assist with preparation for client visits and complete audit corrections.
• Build and maintain rapport with store personnel to effectively meet company and client objectives.
• Complete expense reports as per company policy.
• Accurately prepare and submit all online requirements on the day of event execution.
• Access the internet, navigate company electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and view assigned documents, including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.

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

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 one to three months of related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

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

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand and walk the 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; prepare foods and beverages using required appliances; be in contact with cleaning supplies.

Language Skills

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