Sales Ambassador

Sprouts Farmers Market; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% discount for you and one family

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Sales Ambassador to engage customers with enthusiasm and product knowledge at our tasting stations. You will prepare and sample foods, follow cooking directions, and help drive sales by encouraging customers to try new products.

This role supports events and maintains sample inventory in a fast-paced store environment. The perfect candidate has strong customer service and communication skills, high energy, and a passion for fresh foods, with the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, sales, marketing or event planning.
• Ability to follow cooking directions and stand at the tasting station for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with store team members.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engaging customers while sampling products.
• Preparing and serving food using an induction cooktop, toaster oven, blender, etc. with provided directions.
• Cutting and sampling produce and grocery items.
• Achieving sales goals by sharing products and encouraging trials.
• Coordinating event activities including setup, takedown and communication in meetings.
• Managing sample supply and inventory, and preparing event recaps.

Skills

Customer engagement

Sales skills

Strong communication

High energy

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Is helping people discover new and exciting products your passion? Do you enjoy talking to people and spreading product knowledge? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers, or discovering new products is up your alley, then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as our Sales Ambassador!

Overview Of Responsibilities

• Proactively engaging customers while sampling products
• Preparing and serving food using an induction cooktop, toaster oven, blender, etc. with specific cooking directions provided
• Cutting and sampling produce and grocery product
• Achieving sales goals by sharing product with customers and encouraging them to try new products
• Coordinating all event activities, including:
• Event setup and takedown
• Communicating upcoming events in department manager meetings
• Managing sample supply and sample product inventory
• Preparing event recaps via SharePoint
• Maintaining program specific equipment
• Adhering to strict food safety guidelines
• Completing assigned online trainings to build your knowledge base

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent
• High energy with a passion for Sprouts product
• Thrives on customer engagement
• Ability to suggestively sell product
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Ability to follow cooking directions
• Ability to stand at the Tasting Station for up to 8 hours
• Experience with customer service, sales, marketing or event planning
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with store team members and support office
• Strong organizational skills
• Results-oriented mindset
• Problem solving skills
• Intermediate level computer skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility Requirements May Apply For The Following Benefits

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Why Sprouts

Grow with us! If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

At Sprouts, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture.

Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs)

• Inspiring Women at Sprouts
• Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts
• Sabor at Sprouts
• Soul at Sprouts
• Honored to Serve at Sprouts

Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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