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This part-time role involves sampling products for suppliers in grocery and alcohol retailers within a designated geography. Product Demonstrators introduce customers to new and exciting items and brands by conducting product tasting events, sampling, or demonstrations. The position requires working independently and developing relationships with store personnel. No prior experience is required, but experience in customer service, food handling, bartending, serving, cashiering, stocking, demonstrating, brand ambassadorship, or brand advocacy is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Engaging customers to communicate key points about products
- Ensuring compliance with food safety requirements while preparing samples (cook, process, plate, serve)
- Working with the team to achieve sales goals for the products
- In some locations you may be required to provide and transport equipment (table, microwave, skillet, utensils)
- Local Food Handlers/Alcohol Permit may be required (Reimburseable)
Qualifications
Required
- Must be 18 years of age (Alcohol requires 21+)
- Weekends (Friday-Sunday) preferred; holidays & weekday work available
- Reliable transportation and access to a laptop/desktop on days worked
- The ability to safely use appliances (microwave, toaster oven, hot plate)
- The ability to stand to perform the event for the duration of the event
About CROSSMARK
CROSSMARK is a brand that provides comprehensive retail merchandising solutions across various sectors and sizes. They specialize in strategy development, executing at store shelves, sales planning, the path to purchase, and insights into consumer experiences. With over 100 years of experience in the sales agency business, CROSSMARK offers brand solutions to accelerate market impact and drive winning results.
Full Job Description
Job Posting
**Overview**
Supplemental Income - Paid Weekly
Part Time - Flexible Schedule
Fun Work Environment
Career Growth Available
Equipment Reimbursement Per Event
Paid Training and Development
This position is responsible for serving food or alcohol samples for retailers inside of the physical store. You must be able to work independently to build relationships with store personnel and customers. Previous experience in food handling, bartending, serving, cashiering, or product demonstration is helpful but not required.
**Responsibilities**
Engaging customers by sharing key features about the products
Following food safety guidelines in food preparation and serving process
Collaborating with the broader team to reach sales goals for events
Some locations may require bringing equipment to conduct the event
May need to obtain a Local Food Handlers and/or Alcohol Permit
**Qualifications**
Must be at least 21 years of age or older
Weekend availability preferred, with flexibility for holidays and weekdays
Schedule ranges from 5-15 hours weekly
Reliable transportation that allows transporting tables and other needed equipment
Ability to download our app onto a smart device that is used in-store for work purposes
Ability to safely operate appliances
Must be able to stand for entire event (3 to 5 hours)
We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds, including retirees, older adults, and military veterans, who may not have traditional education or experience. We provide both initial and ongoing training for individuals who join our events team.
**Work Environment**
Moderate to high noise levels associated with a retail grocery environment. Some exposure to cold, refrigerated conditions, food products and cleaning chemicals.
**A complete job description will be provided during the interview process.
Salary Starting at
$17.00 - $25.00 / hr