Product Demonstrator Part Time

CROSSMARK; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

CROSSMARK is seeking an enthusiastic Associate to conduct in-store food demonstrations in Valdosta, Georgia. The role involves engaging consumers, preparing food samples, and ensuring a clean work environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic cooking skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. A local food handler's permit may be required. Join CROSSMARK to showcase great products and connect with customers!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; up to 3 months of related experience preferred.
• Proficient in using PCs or mobile devices with applications.
• Local food handlers permit may be required.

Responsibilities

• Engage and sell products to consumers.
• Prepare and serve food samples.
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation.
• Achieve 100% execution on assigned work.

Skills

Customer engagement

Product demonstration

Effective communication

Food safety knowledge

Basic cooking skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microwaves

Fryers

Coffee makers

Cleaning chemicals

Job 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

• 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 on‑line requirements on the same day as Event execution.
• Access the internet, navigate through company’s electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and view assigned documents, including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF forms.

Qualifications

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.

Proficient in using and navigating a personal computer or mobile device with applications and internal systems.

Local food handlers permit may be required.

The associate will be regularly required to: stand and walk during 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; read instructions and perform events; stoop, kneel, squat, climb or step up a ladder; balance; lift and carry up to 25 pounds (occasionally 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 and 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. 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.

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