Product Demonstrator

Cornerstone Co-op invites applications for the position of Product Demonstrator to join our Grocery team on a part-time (up to 24 hrs per week) basis at our location in Wainwright AB. Reporting to the Grocery Manager.

What you’ll do:

• Engage with member-owners and customers to provide outstanding Co-op experiences.

• Plan and coordinate a minimum of four product demonstrations per week, collaborating with Department Managers to select products, identify opportunities and schedule events.

• Develop strong product knowledge, including features, benefits, preparation methods and complementary product pairing to confidently educate customers and encourage sales.

• Prepare, set up and maintain attractive and inviting demonstration displays, including product samples, promotional materials and necessary supplies.

• Actively promote featured products through engaging demonstrations, conversations and recommendations that encourage customer interest and purchases.

• Ensure all demonstrations follow food safety, sanitation and safe food-handling procedures, including proper allergen awareness and cleanliness standards. Training will be provided.

• Track and report demonstration results, including customer engagement, product feedback and sales performance, to help evaluate success and identify future opportunities.

• Maintain a clean, organized and safe demonstration area, including proper cleanup and storage of equipment and supplies following each event.

• Follow Cornerstone safety procedures at all times.

• Assist customers and answer questions.

• Be available for daytime shifts during the week and the occasional Saturday.

• Demonstrate day-to-day behaviours and actions that align with and strengthen the Co-operative’s vision, mission, values and focus on safety.

Why it matters: We need you to lead outstanding Co-op experiences.

Who you are:

• You have a friendly, outgoing personality with strong communication and customer service skills and enjoy engaging with people.

• You are self-motivated, goal-oriented and enthusiastic about learning new products, promoting sales and creating positive shopping experiences.

• Having previous experience in retail, food service, sales, or product demonstrations, would be considered an asset.

• You are able to stand for extended periods, frequently bend and reach and lift and carry up to 25 lbs while setting up, conducting and cleaning up product demonstrations.

• You are honest, trustworthy, results-oriented, and strive to be the best in what you do.

• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver meaningful solutions, valuing diverse perspectives to meet shared objectives.

Who we are:

Here at Cornerstone, we provide meaningful and rewarding careers with the ability to learn and advance. Whether you are starting your career, looking to re-enter the workforce, or looking for a new career opportunity, we welcome all applicants. We respectfully acknowledge that we do business on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional meeting grounds and gather place for our Indigenous neighbours and the homeland of the Metis. At Cornerstone, we embrace diversity and inclusion in an environment that promotes our values of Instills Trust, Collaboration and Customer Focused. Cornerstone Co-op proudly delivers outstanding customer service experiences to over 32,000 members from 23 different locations in 8 communities (St. Paul, Elk Point, Two Hills, Mannville, Dewberry, Vermilion, Wainwright & Provost).

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package that includes:

• Industry competitive compensation Full Benefits plan available for team members working 24 hours or more per week
• Company matched pension plan for eligible team members
• Team Member Discount Program
• Team Member Appreciation Incentives and Bonus Potential
• Mental Health and Wellness Support Programs
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities
• Community Volunteerism Recognition Program

If this opportunity speaks to you, email your cover letter, and resume to [email protected].
This position will remain open until filled.

For more information regarding this opportunity, contact Talent and Culture.

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 780-853-6732

Team Members interested in the above position are to inform their immediate supervisor of their intentions before they approach the contact person. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.