Event Specialist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.25 - $25.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

weekly pay
flexible schedule
Company-provided training
Optional benefits

Job Description

CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company specializing in the consumer goods industry, known for expertly guiding its clients through "The Way to Market" by delivering innovative growth solutions coupled with exceptional service. With over a century of experience, CROSSMARK has established a strong foothold in multiple retail sectors including grocery, mass merchandise, club, drug stores, convenience stores, and home improvement channels. This extensive expertise allows the company to provide clients with best-in-class practices, insightful market analysis, and precise customer targeting to consistently drive successful outcomes. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK operates as a privately owned corporation with more than 40,000 associates globally across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. The company prides itself on proficient execution in four critical business areas: headquarter selling, retail merchandising, store level marketing, and streamlining trade practices, ensuring it remains a trusted partner to clients worldwide.

The role of Food Demonstrator / Sales Advisor at CROSSMARK offers a unique opportunity for energetic individuals passionate about customer service and brand promotion. In this position, you will conduct food and beverage sampling demonstrations inside elite local retail grocery stores, creating engaging and positive experiences for consumers. Your primary responsibility will be to increase brand awareness and product interest during demonstration events by interacting directly with shoppers, showcasing product benefits, and answering questions. This role is perfect for those who thrive in people-centered environments and enjoy being a vibrant ambassador for various brands. It involves standing for up to six hours at a time, requiring physical stamina and a proactive attitude.

Ideal candidates are friendly, respectful, and capable of following directions with ease. You will be expected to work independently, demonstrating reliability and responsibility while managing your tasks. Self-sufficient individuals with reliable internet access and transportation will find this position particularly well-suited to their lifestyles. Food safety certification is required but will be provided after hiring, making this role accessible even to those new to the food demonstration or sales advisory field. The role offers a permanent part-time schedule, primarily focused on weekends with shifts typically from Thursday through Sunday lasting around six hours each. The schedule is flexible, allowing you to commit to events that coincide with your availability, making it an excellent option for supplemental income or those seeking a flexible work arrangement. Comprehensive company-provided training equips new hires with necessary skills, making this an ideal entry-level opportunity or a chance to build additional skills in retail marketing and customer engagement. Weekly pay and optional benefits add to the attraction of this rewarding role within a well-established and respected company.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or GED
  • must be able to stand for up to six hours
  • food safety certification to be completed after hiring
  • reliable internet access
  • own reliable form of transportation
  • ability to work independently
  • responsible and dependable

Job Qualifications

  • friendly and respectful demeanor
  • willing and able to take direction
  • food safety certification (to be completed after hiring)
  • reliable internet access
  • ability to work independently
  • responsible and dependable
  • own reliable form of transportation
  • high school diploma or GED

Job Duties

  • perform food and beverage sampling demonstrations inside retail grocery stores
  • create a positive and exciting experience for consumers
  • increase brand awareness during demonstration events
  • engage consumers by educating them about product features and benefits
  • stand for up to six hours during shifts
  • follow company guidelines and maintain food safety standards
  • work independently and manage demonstration setup and breakdown

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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