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CROSSMARK1

event specialist

Taylorville, IL · On-site

In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs more than 20,000 associates worldwide in ... Paid training (Ideal for entry-level candidates or those looking to obtain new skills)

CROSSMARK1

event specialist

Lincoln, IL

In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs more than 20,000 associates worldwide in ... Paid training (Ideal for entry-level candidates or those looking to obtain new skills)

CROSSMARK1

event specialist

Springfield, IL · On-site

In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs more than 20,000 associates worldwide in ... Paid training (Ideal for entry-level candidates or those looking to obtain new skills)

CROSSMARK1

Events Specialist

Springfield, IL · On-site

In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs more than 40,000 associates worldwide in ... Commit to events that work with YOUR schedule.) Company-provided training (Ideal for entry-level or ...

CROSSMARK1

event specialist

Springfield, IL · On-site

In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs more than 20,000 associates worldwide in ... Paid training (Ideal for entry-level candidates or those looking to obtain new skills)

State of Illinois

ACCOUNTANT

Springfield, IL · Hybrid

$5.13K - $7.14K/mo

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting or four years of technical accounting ...

State of Illinois

ACCOUNTANT

Springfield, IL · Hybrid

$5.13K - $7.14K/mo

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting or four years of technical accounting ...

Cable One

Customer Care and Sales Advisor

Taylorville, IL · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

... entry-level sales and support tasks within a designated region or business area. • Respond to inbound customer inquiries via phone or ticketing systems, providing personalized and thoughtful ...

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( IMMEDIATE HIRE) Product Demonstrator (Part-Time)

CROSSMARK1

Springfield, IL

Part-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Company Description

CROSSMARK

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. 

Job Description

We are seeking outgoing, customer-service oriented people to perform food and beverage sampling demonstrations inside of elite local retail grocery stores as Event Specialists or Brand Ambassadors. We are looking for people who are passionate about creating a positive and exciting experience for consumers. People who are interested in increasing brand awareness about various products we endorse during the demonstration events.

Apply directly to: https://uscareers-crossmark.icims.com/jobs/27438/event-specialist---pt/job


Qualifications

Friendly, respectful, willing and able to take direction Must be able to stand for up to six (6) hours Food Safety Certification (to be completed AFTER being hired) Reliable internet access Ability to work independently Be responsible and dependable Have your own reliable form of transportation High school diploma/GED

Additional Information

Avail of this opportunity to join the largest sales and marketing agency in North America- CROSSMARK, offering

  • Paid training (Ideal for entry-level candidates or those looking to obtain new skills)
  • Competitive salary
  • Health benefits
  • Weekly paychecks 
  • Excellent opportunity for growth/ advancement.


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