The Custom Chef Brand Ambassador - BDS Connected Solutions, LLC.

Are you passionate about culinary excellence and precision? If you have a keen eye for detail and a drive to provide exceptional kitchen experiences, we want to hear from you! 

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.  Take a peek at the world-class cutlery you will be representing by THE CUSTOM CHEF™!

This is a seasonal, part-time opportunity working 4-hour shifts every Friday and Saturday 10/12/2024-12/29/2024.  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.

Take a look at our video showcasing Why You Belong at BDS! Apply today and embark on a new career journey!

WHAT WE OFFER 

• 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

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• 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

 
WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Experience and Education: 

• 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

Skills and Attributes: 

• Must be enthusiastic, initiative-taking, have an outgoing personality, and be comfortable in a competitive environment
• Exemplary communications skills, both written & verbal
• Strong sales negotiation skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills
• The 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 is required

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: 

• Regularly sit, stand, walk, bend over, grasp, talk and/or hear, and drive 
• Occasionally lift and carry supplies up to 20 lbs. 
• Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation 

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

BDS Connected Solutions. (“BDS”) is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. BDS is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. BDS is an at-will employer.

BDS Connected Solutions offers a complete suite of Connected Commerce solutions that blend Advocacy, Training, Retail, Virtual, Experiential, and Digital environments to influence the modern buyer, regardless of where they are on their shopping journey. Since 1985, BDS has been inspired by innovation; as we continue to evolve as a trendsetter in today’s disruptive market, we enable our clients to do the same. Our industry-leading experts never stop working to discover, design, and deploy custom buying solutions that empower brands to achieve and exceed their unique sales goals. BDS is headquartered in Irvine, California with a regional office in New York City, New York. Visit us at www.BDSsolutions.com for more information.