Culinary Demo Associate -Williams Sonoma- Miami Beach

The Sales Associate - Chef provides customers with a unique shopping experience by offering excellent customer service. Utilizes effective selling techniques and provides in-depth product knowledge in a fast-paced, specialty retail environment. Brings Williams‑Sonoma to life for customers by making it easy for them to discover products that best suit the way they cook and entertain. Responsibilities Provide informative culinary instruction and product knowledge to create exceptional customer experiences. Share product benefits and testimonials as part of each culinary activity and customer interaction on the sales floor to engage customers and drive sales. Plan, prepare and execute monthly culinary activity calendar, working within budget and meeting brand standards. Ensure store adheres to Health and Safety codes and train other stores how to meet compliance standards. Support store team with marketing and promotion of culinary programs. Provide sincere, friendly and energetic customer service by exemplifying World‑Class service standards. Achieve established sales and contest goals; maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions. Assist customers with special services including gift wrap, gift registry, locating merchandise, catalog orders, special orders, back orders, charge sends, courier deliveries, and furniture orders. Utilize effective selling techniques to build multiple sales and increase productivity. Demonstrate comprehensive product knowledge, including features and benefits. Efficiently and accurately perform register transactions (sales, returns, and exchanges). Assist in implementation and maintenance of visual merchandise presentation, signage and lighting. Uphold store maintenance and cleanliness standards; straighten, clean, and help maintain stockroom as needed. Process, ticket, and restock merchandise as needed. Perform other duties as assigned by management. Comply with all company policies and procedures. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 1‑2 years retail sales experience (specialty retail preferred, but not required). 1‑2 years customer service experience. Formal training or degree in Culinary Arts preferred or equivalent job experience. Knowledge of Williams‑Sonoma products. Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Benefits A generous discount on all Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. brands. A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities. A wellness program that supports physical, financial and emotional health. Paid vacations and holidays (full-time). Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same‑sex domestic partner benefits (full‑time). Physical Requirements Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time. Ability to operate POS system. Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., using appropriate equipment and safety techniques. Full-time associates are expected to have open availability to meet business needs. Part‑time associates must be available to work a minimum of two regularly scheduled weekend shifts and two weekday shifts. EEO Statement Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. will not sponsor immigration visas for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Williams-Sonoma, Inc.