Product / Evemt Demonstrator

Product / Event Demonstrator

CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company founded in 1908, and for over 100 years we have been working with retailers and manufacturers to increase product sales by employing more than 30,000 associates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. We are headquartered in Plano, Texas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description

Overview :

The associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. Acquires and maintains knowledge of products represented. Serves, demonstrates, intercepts consumers and sells 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.
• Can 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.
• Can maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station 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.
• Builds and maintains rapport with store personnel to effectively meet company and client objectives.
• Completes expense reports as per Company Policy.
• Prepares and submits all on-line requirements on the same day as Event execution.

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

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Experience :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands :

The associate will be regularly required to :

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. In addition, tattoos must not be visible while the associate is engaged in their work assignments.

Specific Skills :

Proficient use of a Personal Computer and familiarity with Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Specialized Knowledge, License, etc :

Local Food handlers permit may be required.

Supervisory Responsibility, if any :

None

Working Conditions (environment in which the job is performed) :

Retail store environment with some travel.

Language Skills :

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

Additional Information :

PLEASE ATTACH YOUR RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION!!!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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