Demo Specialist

Introduce products and provide education to customers. Promote sales and creates theatre in the store. Gather customer feedback on products.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service; ensure customer needs are met in a timely fashion.
• Perform product demonstrations throughout the store.
• Sell products through sampling, cooking/serving suggestions, and personal experience.
• Creatively merchandise demo products.
• Ensure demos are effectively and efficiently facilitated including set up and clean up.
• Partner with the Store Graphic Artist/Signmaker on signage and any additional marketing materials.
• Work with Team Leaders to ensure sufficient product is ordered.
• Work with Marketing and team leadership on creation of monthly demo calendar.
• Order demo supplies as needed.
• Maintain a clean and well organized work area.
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy
• Ability to understand and convey to others the differentiating factors about our products
• Ability to handle, present, and cook items from all departments
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures
• Ability to sell proactively
• Good communication skills
• Ability to perform basic math
• Proper knife handling skills
• Basic proficiency with computer applications and programs including email, Microsoft Office, and operations related applications
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Desired Work Experiences

• Cooking (Basic/Intermediate)
• Customer Service

At Whole Foods Market we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled.