Beaumont 05 Connect Demo - Selling Demo Rep - Part-Time

H-E-B•Beaumont, TX

About The Position

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food. H-E-B needs energetic and motivated Partners willing to work hard and have fun while treating our Customers to excellent service. No matter what background you bring, or where you are in your career, we welcome you to join our community where People come first.As a Selling Demo Representative, you'll sell products through various selling and hospitality events to educate and inform Customers of product features to drive customer engagement and sales.Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources-People-drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.Do you have a:HEART FOR PEOPLE- commitment to work hard to make sure People come first?HEAD FOR BUSINESS- the know-how to combine first-class customer service and selling?PASSION FOR RESULTS- ability to meet sales goals in a fast-paced environment, while handling multiple concurrent tasks?

Requirements

Minimum age 18 (mandatory)
Experience in sales or customer service
strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong customer service skills
Ability to communicate all product ingredients and recipe components to inform Customers with allergy or dietary concerns
Ability to read and interpret documents
Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
Constantly stand, reach at waist, and grasp
Occasionally walk, reach overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, pivot, twist, push / pull with arms, pinch, and perform fine motor movements
Occasionally be exposed to cold & hot temperatures, loud noise, wet conditions
Demonstrate the ability to lift 35 lbs, and manage more than 25 lbs

Nice To Haves

Experience in product demonstration (preferred)
Knowledge of sales or product demonstration (preferred)
A passion for customer service and hospitality

Responsibilities

Follows the customer service and hospitality model to connect with Customers, building a sense of community and driving loyalty
Creates an atmosphere of celebration by participating in total store events
Engages Customers with enthusiasm, sharing product knowledge, samples, and savings / value information; finds opportunities to surprise and delight Customers
Provides excellent customer service; answers product-related questions; helps Customers locate merchandise
Reviews educational materials (story, video, etc.) and experiences products prior to each scheduled event
Ensures all selling material, including signage, recipe cards, coupons, etc., are printed and displayed to support customer engagement
Prepares, stages, executes, and closes events, including product, equipment, supplies, safety / sanitation needs, marketing materials, sample payment, closing event in scheduling system, etc.
Prepares products for use in demonstrations / samplings
Reviews daily sales reports; understands success metrics
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and H-E-B food safety regulations / standards and department SOPs daily
Attends required food safety and related trainings
Maintains a professional, clean, healthy, and safe work environment
Cleans up workstation area; assists other sales Partners as needed