Product Demonstrator Part Time

CROSSMARK; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 15,627 - 22,256; Part time

Job summary

CROSSMARK is seeking a part-time Associate in Oxford, Alabama, responsible for in-store food and non-food demonstrations. Key duties include preparing and serving food samples, engaging with consumers effectively, and maintaining a professional appearance and workspace. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, along with basic computer skills. The position is part-time, not exceeding 25 hours per week, with a competitive hourly rate of $13.75. A local food handler permit may be required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using personal computers and mobile devices.
• Ability to prepare and serve food samples.
• Maintains a clean and safe workstation.

Responsibilities

• Intercepts consumers and demonstrates products.
• Prepares and serves food using small appliances.
• Maintains rapport with store personnel.

Skills

Customer engagement

Effective communication

Food preparation skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non‑food demonstrations. Acquires and maintains knowledge of the 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 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 products to the consumer in a positive manner.
• Effectively communicates the features and benefits of the product.
• Can prepare and serve 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 job requirements.
• Properly sets up and prepares the 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 the ability to 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; however, the company maintains discretion to change the role based on business needs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills: Proficient in using personal computers and mobile devices with applications and internal systems.

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

Physical Demands

Associate will be regularly required to stand and walk a shift, use hands and fingers, reach with arms up to 65 inches, talk and hear, read instructions, stoop, kneel, squat, climb or step up a ladder, balance, lift and carry up to 25 pounds (occasionally 50 pounds), push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden, prepare foods using required appliances, and be in contact with cleaning supplies.

Work Environment

Retail store environment with limited travel.

Other Requirements

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

Legal & EEO Statements

Acosta Group is an equal‑opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. 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. The Acosta Group utilizes E‑Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates.

Job Category: Retail | Position Type: Part time | Business Unit: Marketing | Salary Range: $13.75 – $13.75 | Company: Crossmark Inc. | Req ID: 27769