Product Demonstrator Part Time

CROSSMARK; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Job summary

CROSSMARK is looking for a part-time Associate responsible for conducting in-store food and non-food demonstrations. The role includes engaging consumers, preparing, serving, and maintaining a professional presentation in retail environments.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in a similar role preferred, and the ability to effectively communicate product benefits. This position offers a salary of $14.00 per hour and is limited to 25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Proficiency in using a personal computer.

Responsibilities

• Engage and sell products to consumers.
• Prepare and serve food samples accurately.
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation.
• Complete online requirements after events.
• Build rapport with store personnel.

Skills

Proactive engagement

Effective communication

Food preparation

Technical proficiency with PCs

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.
• Maintain a professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.
• Properly set up and prepare Event Table for execution.
• Achieve 100% execution on assigned work.
• Assist with preparation for client visits and complete audit corrections.
• Build and maintain rapport with store personnel to effectively meet company and client objectives.
• Complete expense reports as per Company Policy.
• Accurately prepare and submit 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 view 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 may 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 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 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 regularly be 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; 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 (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.

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

Job Details

Job Category: Retail | Position Type: Part time | Business Unit: Marketing | Salary Range: $14.00 - $14.00 | Company: Crossmark Inc.