Job Description

OVERVIEW

CROSSMARK is a leading provider of innovative marketing services and is currently looking for individuals to join our ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST TEAM WHO WILL HELP CONDUCT IN-STORE SAMPLING for our partner stores. We are looking for reliable, motivated, and enthusiastic people to promote products by offering samples to shoppers. The Specialist will engage with customers and communicate the benefits of the product to help increase sales.

PART-TIME SHIFTS (6 HOURS PER SHIFT)

· Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are the primary workdays (some locations may have more availability)

· The 6-hour shift is available from 10 AM - 4:30 PM

REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe work station using cleaning products

• Properly set up and prepare Event Table

• Effectively communicate the features and benefits of the product

• Achieve 100% execution of assigned work

• Possess Basic Computer Skills and have access to a Computer

• Participate in a Phone Screen and face to face Interview to move forward with the hiring process

• Pass a Criminal Background Check

ABOUT YOU

• Reliable, and available to work the hours listed

• Enthusiastic and energetic with a friendly and outgoing personality

• Able to stand for the duration of the shift and perform routine tasks with minimal supervision

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally

• Able to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers, and knives.

• Push and pull demonstration cart

WE OFFER COMPETITIVE PAY AND BENEFITS!

THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION IS BELOW

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 products, equipment, and supplies. Intercepts consumers and demonstrates products in a professional manner. Removes and replenishes product from Freeosk machine. 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 the desire and ability to proactively intercept, engage, interact, verbally educate, and sell the product to the consumer in a positive manner.
• Effectively communicates the features and benefits of the product.
• Able to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers, and knives.
• Maintains a clean, sterile, and safe work station using cleaning chemicals.
• Maintains a professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.
• Prepares and outfits a display workstation, including manually pushing items to the point of use via a demonstration cart or lay down dolly, connecting electrical interfaces, and organizing the workstation for serving presentation.
• Extracts products from their shelf location and carries products to the point of display.
• Extracts products from shelf location, places atop a wooden pallet, and manually pushes pallets to Freeosk machine, as well as pushes and pulls pallet jacks to return the product from Freeosk to shelves.
• Climbs ladder to lift Freeosk hopper lid, pulls product from the hopper, removes collection bag, replaces auger, replenishes Freeosk with product samples, closes Freeosk door, and climbs down the ladder.
• Breaks down the work station, including returning the unopened product to shelf location, unplugging electrical interfaces, manually moving work station and supplies to their storage location, disposing of partially used product, and washing equipment.
• Stocks product by using a manual pallet jack to transport product from storage areas to the customer extraction point.
• Assembles and breaks down demo displays by using hand tools.
• 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 on-line requirements on the same day as Event execution.
• Able to access the internet, navigate through the company's electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and view assigned documents, including Microsoft Word & 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.

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. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 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 use of a Personal Computer and familiarity with Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Local Food handlers permit may be required.

Physical Demands: The associate will be regularly required to: Stand and walk up to 80% of 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 ladder; Balance; Lift and carry up to 51.4 pounds; Lift items from 6 inches from the ground; Push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies, and product; Push forces up to 58.5 pounds; Push pallet jack up to 600 feet; Prepare foods and beverages using the required appliances, such as cooking utensils, knives, convection oven, fryer, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves, and hot oils; Use hand tools such as a hammer, screwdriver, wrench, or drill; Be in contact with cleaning supplies.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Work Environment: Retail store environment with some 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. In addition, tattoos must not be visible while the associate is engaged in their work assignments.

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

Company Description

At CROSSMARK, you can get the job that gets your lifestyle. Whether you are seeking a career as a retail merchandiser, retail representative, or product/event demonstrator, and desire the flexibility of part-time or full-time employment, we have a place for you. Join our U.S. team of over 30,000 dedicated and talented individuals in providing expert sales and marketing services for the consumer goods industry.