Event Specialists - Portland, ME

CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry with a rich history spanning over 100 years. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK operates as a privately owned corporation with a strong presence across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. The company’s core mission is to expertly guide clients along "The Way to Market" by delivering tailored growth solutions paired with exceptional service. CROSSMARK’s expertise covers a wide array of retail channels including grocery, mass, club, drug, convenience stores, and home improvement sectors. These diverse channels allow the company to provide comprehensive support that enhances clients' competencies in developing best practices, performing insightful market analyses, and targeting customers in ways that guarantee optimal engagement and sales success.

CROSSMARK excels in four critical business areas: headquarter selling, retail merchandising, store-level marketing, and trade practice streamlining. By focusing on these areas, CROSSMARK creates value for its clients by boosting their market presence and operational effectiveness. Employing over 40,000 associates worldwide, CROSSMARK is deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. The company embraces equal employment opportunity principles, ensuring a welcoming environment for employees from all backgrounds.

The Event Specialist role at CROSSMARK offers an exciting opportunity to join a company with a strong industry reputation and longstanding success. This position involves engaging directly with customers to promote products through suggestive selling and providing excellent customer service. A unique aspect of the role includes conducting in-store cooking demonstrations, which offer interactive and hands-on experiences that boost product visibility and consumer interest. This role is particularly suited to individuals seeking supplemental income, as it is part-time and primarily scheduled on weekends, with shifts lasting approximately six hours and typically occurring Thursday through Sunday.

CROSSMARK provides its Event Specialists with comprehensive company-sponsored training, making this an excellent entry-level position for those aiming to gain new skills and experience in retail marketing and sales. Employees can expect a supportive work environment where they can develop their professional capabilities while contributing meaningfully to the company’s client service goals. Benefits offered include weekly pay, participation in a 401K plan, and health benefits with optional vision and dental coverage, reinforcing CROSSMARK’s commitment to employee well-being. Reliable transportation and the ability to stand for extended periods are necessary to effectively perform duties in this field-based role. With its flexible schedule and valuable perks, CROSSMARK’s Event Specialist role is ideal for individuals looking to jump-start a career in sales or to supplement their current income stream with rewarding part-time work.

High school diploma or GED
Reliable transportation
Ability to stand for extended periods
Basic internet access
Willingness to obtain Food Safety Certification after hire
Ability to work independently
Strong communication skills
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