Product Demonstrator Part Time

CROSSMARK; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

CROSSMARK is searching for an Associate responsible for in-store food and non-food demonstrations in Lafayette, Indiana. The role requires proactive consumer engagement and effective communication of product benefits. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for related experience. Key responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and completing online requirements post-event. Bilingual skills may be beneficial based on business necessity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Proactively intercepts and engages consumers to sell products.
• Prepares and serves food samples using cooking appliances.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety at the workstation.
• Prepares event tables for execution.

Skills

Proactive engagement and selling

Effective communication

Food preparation skills

Maintaining cleanliness

Email and document management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Small appliances

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Adobe PDF

Job description

Description

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

Responsibilities

• 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 tables 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 in accordance with company policy.
• Accurately prepares and submits all online requirements on the same day as event execution.
• Accesses the internet, navigates company’s electronic systems, uses Microsoft Outlook, and views assigned documents, including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.

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 handlers permit may be required.

Physical Demands: Regular standing, walking, use of hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach overhead up to 65 inches, talk and hear, visual ability to read instructions, stoop, kneel, squat, climb or step up ladders, balance, lift and carry up to 25 pounds (with 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 cooking utensils, knives, convection ovens, coffee makers, electric fryers, microwaves; be in contact with cleaning supplies.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Work Environment: Retail store environment with limited travel.

Physical Appearance: Must ensure a professional appearance and proper grooming, following retailer dress code requirements provided in training documents.

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations.

Acosta Group utilizes E‑Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates.