PRODUCT / EVENT DEMONSTRATOR - job 1 of 3

CROSSMARK is a leading sales & marketing services company in the consumer goods and services industry that delivers smarter solutions to clients for faster growth in an ever-changing world.

We build connections for growth through an approach that uniquely leverages the integration of our sales and marketing expertise from thought to bought. Our commitment goes beyond providing clients with the relevant services they need. We adapt to changing dynamics in the marketplace to ensure smarter solutions that help our clients grow faster and more efficiently.

 Our industry-wide recognition of exceptional service is a legacy we have worked hard to create, and one we continue to build on every day.

Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK has more than 40,000 employees with offices throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand.

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.

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:

• Stand up to 4 hours at a time
• Walk
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms (including reaching overhead)
• Talk and hear
• Visual ability to read instructions and perform events
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Climb (including use of a 6’ ladder)
• Balance Lift and carry up to 25 pounds (including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds)
• Push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart weighing up to 300 pounds fully laden with appliances, supplies and product
• Prepare foods using cooking utensils such as knives, convection oven, fryer, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves and hot oils
• Be in contact with cleaning supplies 

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.