Product Demonstrator Part Time

CROSSMARK; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

CROSSMARK is hiring for the Associate position in Des Moines, Iowa. The role involves conducting in-store food and non-food demonstrations, engaging customers, and maintaining product knowledge. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be proficient in using computers. This part-time position may require working less than 25 hours per week, offering an hourly salary between $15.00 and $16.00. A professional appearance and Food handlers permit may be necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Proficiency in using a personal computer or mobile device.
• Local Food handlers permit may be required.

Responsibilities

• Intercept and engage consumers to sell products.
• Prepare and serve food samples effectively.
• Maintain a clean and professional workstation.
• Assist with preparation for client visits.

Skills

Customer engagement

Effective communication

Food preparation

Computer navigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Food handling appliances

Job description

Job Overview

The Associate is responsible for completing in‑store food and non‑food demonstrations, acquiring and maintaining product knowledge, preparing, serving, and breaking down product, equipment, and supplies, intercepting customers and demonstrating products in a professional manner, and maintaining overall professional appearance consistent with job requirements. This role is not expected to exceed more than 25 hours per week. Additional duties may be assigned as directed.

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 online 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 shift; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms (including 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 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 with limited travel.

Physical Appearance: Individuals must ensure a professional appearance and proper grooming; 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; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Acosta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. Acosta Group provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, contact [e-mail] and include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email.

Job Details

Job Category: Retail

Position Type: Part time

Business Unit: Marketing

Salary Range: $15.00 - $16.00

Company: Crossmark Inc.

Req ID: 28672