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Sales Assoc - Chef, Part Time, Nora Plaza, Williams-Sonoma

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
vision insurance, 401(k), relocation assistance
United States, Indiana, Indianapolis
8702 Keystone Crossing (Show on map)
Feb 28, 2025
About the team Our mission is to enhance the quality of our customers' lives at home. We put the customer at the center of everything we do, every day. Our corporate values that guide our actions and decisions are our People First culture, customers, quality, shareholders, integrity, and corporate responsibility. About the role Possess the ability to build sales and establish customer relationships by instructing cooking/technique classes, demonstrations, and in-store events as part of Williams-Sonoma's Culinary Program. Coach and advise the store on how to deliver in-store culinary programs and activities that achieve sales and profitability goals. Train associates on how to introduce, demonstrate and sell new products. 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. Support store team with marketing and promotion of culinary programs. Provide ongoing training, in partnership with the management team and vendors, to enhance associates' product knowledge Maintain awareness of food trends and influences and initiate ideas for recipes, demonstrations, and samples. Develop relationships with local culinary schools. Source and assist the management team to hire and train seasonal associates to support culinary activities. Plan, prepare, and execute monthly culinary activity calendar, working within budget and meeting brand standards. Coach store how to execute culinary activities to brand standard, achieve cost efficiencies, and maximize sales. Ensure store adherence to Health and Safety codes and train other stores on how to meet compliance standards. Criteria Formal training or degree in Culinary Arts preferred or equivalent job experience. 2 + years of management experience preferred. Knowledge of Williams-Sonoma products. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques. Ability to operate POS system. Employment/promotion to this role will be contingent on the successful completion of a background check. Full-time associates are expected to have open availability to meet the needs of the business. Casual associates must be available to work a minimum of two regularly scheduled shifts on the weekend (Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday) and one during the week (Monday to Thursday). Associates must be available for annual inventory and the entire holiday season (November and December). Example: Weekend availability cannot fall on the same day; an associate must be available on two separate days (Friday and Saturday, Friday and Sunday or Saturday and Sunday) If preferred, an associate can also choose to have all three shifts of availability on the weekend (Friday to Sunday) and none during the week (Monday to Thursday). Benefits Just for You* Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for: A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities A wellness program that supports your 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) WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. FOR SF ONLY: 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.