The Custom Chef Brand Ambassador

$22 - $23/Yr

BDS Connected Solutions - Flushing, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Flushing, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a THE CUSTOM CHEF Brand Ambassador, you will be the face of high-performance cutlery at Macy's. Your primary responsibility is to engage customers, educate them about the unique features and benefits of THE CUSTOM CHEF products, and drive sales. You will also provide training to Macy's associates during downtimes to enhance their product knowledge and promote sales. This is a seasonal, part-time opportunity working 4-hour shifts every Saturday and Sunday from 10/12/2024 to 12/29/2024. To set you up for success in this role, you will complete 8 hours of training including e-learning courses and virtual training prior to activating in-store.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers proactively, offering demonstrations and answering questions about THE CUSTOM CHEF cutlery
• Develop a deep understanding of THE CUSTOM CHEF products, including their features, benefits, and target audience
• Drive sales by effectively communicating product value and addressing customer needs
• Train Macy's associates on THE CUSTOM CHEF products, ensuring they are well-equipped to promote sales and provide excellent customer service
• Gather and report sales data, customer feedback, and competitive insights using the provided reporting tool
• Maintain a professional demeanor and represent THE CUSTOM CHEF and Macy's in a positive manner

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Background in consumer electronics and the retail environment
• Experience in sales, demos, and/or customer-facing experience at retail
• A passion for high-quality kitchenware
• Enthusiastic, initiative-taking, and outgoing personality
• Exemplary communications skills, both written & verbal
• Strong sales negotiation skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills
• Ability to quickly learn new products and features
• Self-starter with a strong commitment to driving results
• Self-Motivation and the drive to start and complete in-store projects, training and sales
• Availability to work Saturdays and Sundays
• Availability to work Black Friday
• Access to either an iPhone or Android smartphone for on-site reporting prior to leaving the store
• Reliable transportation to transport event assets to and from the retail location

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay with incentive opportunities
• Early wage access-get paid when you need it
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Free demo product while employed
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral bonus
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees