Product Demonstrator Part Time

CROSSMARK; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Job summary

CROSSMARK is seeking a part-time Associate in Conway, Arkansas, responsible for in-store food and non-food demonstrations. You'll engage with consumers, prepare samples, and maintain a clean workspace. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with skills in communication and product knowledge. The role requires flexibility up to 25 hours a week. Competitive hourly compensation starts at $14.00. This role offers a dynamic retail environment with possibilities for interaction and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related experience or training preferred.
• Proficient in using personal computers or mobile devices.
• Local food handler permit may be required.

Responsibilities

• Gain adequate knowledge of products represented.
• Engage and sell product to consumers.
• Prepare and serve food samples using appliances.
• Maintain a clean and sterile workstation.
• Complete online requirements on event day.

Skills

Product knowledge

Customer engagement

Effective communication

Food preparation

Computer skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Adobe PDF

Job description

Description

The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. The associate acquires and maintains knowledge of products represented, prepares, serves, and breaks down product, equipment and supplies, intercepts consumers and demonstrates products professionally, and maintains a professional appearance consistent with the job requirements.

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 communicates the features and benefits of the product.
• Prepares and serves 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.
• Has ability to access the internet, navigate through company’s electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and view assigned documents, including Microsoft Word & Adobe PDF forms.
• Works up to 25 hours per week, with flexibility based on business needs.

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 personal computers or mobile devices with applications and internal systems.

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

Physical Demands: Stand and walk for the shift; use hands and fingers; reach overhead up to 65 inches; talk and hear; visual ability to read instructions; stoop, kneel, squat; climb or step up ladder; balance; lift and carry up to 25 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds); push/pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden; prepare foods and beverages using required appliances; contact with cleaning supplies.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Work Environment: Retail store environment with limited travel.

Physical Appearance: Must ensure professional appearance and proper grooming; neat, clean, appropriately groomed; retailer dress code in training documents.

Language Skills: English primary; bilingual may be required based on business necessity.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. The hourly compensation range is $14.00. The company utilizes E‑Verify for validating work eligibility.

Job Category - Retail; Position Type - Part time; Business Unit - Marketing; Company - Crossmark Inc.; Job ID - 28757.