Event speacliaist
CROSSMARK1
Posted: November 18, 2015
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Quick Summary
Event speacliaist is responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies to drive growth in the consumer goods industry.
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Job Description
CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services 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
Are you looking for a sales job providing food samples in retail stores that would allow you to meet new people? Our product demonstration positions may be a great fit for your sparkling personality. CROSSMARK’s Events Team is looking for associates to complete food demonstrations working in a flexible part-time environment. If you are outgoing, enjoy meeting new people and are looking for job where you can use your sparkling personality then CROSSMARK’s Events Team is the place for you! Enjoy flexibility that enables you to have a work-life balance while you promote various products during onsite events in retail environments. As a member of the CROSSMARK Events Team it is your job to be enthusiastic about the product you are showing. You will provide outstanding customer service to all customers by facilitating in-store food/product demonstrations & events. You will demonstrate knowledge of products, accessories and services, and use this knowledge to build sales, practice suggestive selling & driving sales. Your primary role is to share your passion about the product you are representing and interest the customer in purchasing the product and most of all...have fun while doing it!
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 8 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. Daily access to the worldwide web with the ability to meet system requirements, printer and phone. Specialized Knowledge, License, etc: Local Food handlers permit may be required. Supervisory Responsibility, if any: None Working Conditions (environment in which the job is performed): Retail store environment with some travel. Language Skills: English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.