Product Demonstrator Part Time

CROSSMARK; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

CROSSMARK is hiring a part-time Associate in Rapid City, SD, responsible for food and non-food in-store demonstrations. The role requires proactive engagement with consumers and maintaining a professional appearance. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and proficiency in using personal computers. The expected workload is up to 25 hours per week, with a salary of $17.00 per hour. Applicants must have effective communication skills and the ability to interact positively with customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree required.
• Related experience and/or training preferred.
• Proficient in using computers and applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food samples using small appliances.
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation.
• Build rapport with store personnel.

Skills

Proficient in using personal computers or mobile devices

Ability to interact and sell product to consumers

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microwaves

Fryers

Skillets

Coffee makers

Job description

Description

The Associate is responsible for completing in‑store food and non‑food demonstrations. Acquires and maintains knowledge of 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 requirements of the job.

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 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.
• Accesses the internet, navigates through company’s electronic systems, uses Microsoft Outlook, and views 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 maintains discretion to change the role based on the needs of the business and/or the client.

This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Individuals will be expected to follow any other job‑related instructions and perform any other job‑related tasks as directed by management.

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 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 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: The associate will be regularly required to: stand and walk the 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 of up to 50 pounds); push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies, and product; prepare foods and beverages using 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 training documents.

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

Legal Information

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.

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Job Category: Retail

Position Type: Part time

Business Unit: Marketing

Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00

Company: Crossmark Inc.

Req ID: 27739

Employer Description: USPRDCTCONNECTNEMPDESC