Product Demonstrator Part Time

CROSSMARK; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Job summary

CROSSMARK is seeking a part-time Associate in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to conduct in-store demonstrations for food and non-food products. The role includes engaging consumers, preparing and serving samples, and maintaining a professional appearance. A high school diploma or GED is required, alongside strong communication and customer interaction skills. The position offers a salary of $13.00 per hour, with a maximum of 25 hours weekly and a retail store work environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in retail or food demonstrations preferred.
• Bilingual skills may be advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food samples to consumers.
• Engage with customers and sell products positively.
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer engagement

Cleaning standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe PDF

Job description

Description

The 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 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.
• 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 maintain 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.
• 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 does maintain the discretion to change the role based on the needs of the business and/or the client.

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.

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 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 be regularly required to: Stand and walk the shift; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms (including conducting 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 a 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 the 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 is in order. 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; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Job Details

• Job Category: Retail
• Position Type: Part time
• Business Unit: Marketing
• Salary Range: $13.00 - $13.00
• Company: Crossmark Inc.
• Req ID: 27628

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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