Events Specialist

Company Description CROSSMARK is a leadingsales and marketingservices company in the consumer goods industry that expertly guides our clients along “The Way to Market” by delivering growth solutions with exceptional service.Our expertise spans the grocery, mass, club, drug, convenience store, and home improvement channels among others, and our solutions bolster our clients’ capabilities for developing best practices, insight analysis, and customer targeting that always hit the mark. We do this by excelling in four key areas – headquarter selling, retail merchandising, store level marketing, and streamlining trade practices. In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs more than 20,000 associates worldwide in offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK is a privately owned corporation. Equal Opportunity Employer Job Description Product Events Demonstrator CROSSMARK is currently seeking Product Event Demonstrators to join our team on a direct basis in your area. We offer benefits, committed management teams that encourage team work, and individual growth and development opportunities. Summary: A Product Events Demonstrator is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations, acquires and maintains knowledge of the products represented, serves, demonstrates, engages with consumers and sells products in a professional manner. CROSSMARK team members maintain an overall professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job. This role is not expected to exceed more than 25 hours per week, although the CROSSMARK does maintain the discretion to change the role based on the needs of the business and/or the client. Responsibilities The Product Events Demonstrator 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 retail consumer in a positive manner. Can effectively communicate the features and benefits of the products in retail environments. 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. The Product Events Demonstrator 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. The Product Events Demonstrator assists with preparation for client visits and completes audit corrections. Builds and maintains rapport with retail 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. Qualifications Friendly, respectful, willing and able to take direction Must be able to stand for up to six (6) hours Food Safety Certification (to be completed AFTER being hired) Reliable internet access Ability to work independently Be responsible and dependable Have your own reliable form of transportation High school diploma/GED Additional Information Why is this position for you? Permanent Part time (Looking for supplemental income? This is it!) Primarily weekends (Shifts are approximately six hours in length and typically Thursday-Sunday.) Flexible schedule (You decide. Commit to events that work with YOUR schedule.) Company-provided training (Ideal for entry-level or those looking to obtain new skills.) #J-18808-Ljbffr