SMEG Small Appliance Training Expert

Channel Partners; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid training (online, in-store)

Paid drive time and mileage

Per diem travel pay

401(k) after 12 months

Holiday season demonstrations

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Channel Partners is seeking a Part-Time Training Specialist to represent SMEG in select U.S. retail locations. You will educate sales associates on SMEG's premium product lineup, share updates on new features, and help maintain polished brand presentation during in-store visits.

Expect to participate in weekend demonstrations during the holiday season and travel up to 30 miles for scheduled trainings. Paid training, mileage reimbursement, and other benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail, sales, marketing, or training experience preferred.
• Kitchen gadget enthusiast with a passion for performance and aesthetics.
• Confident communicator with presentation and training skills.
• Detail-oriented and proactive in a store environment.

Responsibilities

• Educate retail store associates on the SMEG brand and product line.
• Deliver product training in 1-on-1 and small group formats.
• Ensure displays are functional, clean, and visually aligned with brand standards.
• Travel within your assigned territory (up to 30 miles) for scheduled training visits.
• Provide feedback and insights from the field to your supervisor.

Skills

Retail experience

Sales training

Training experience

Confident communicator

Detail-oriented

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

At A Glance

Love premium kitchen appliances and connecting with people? We're looking for a Part-Time Training Specialist to represent SMEG, the iconic Italian brand renowned for its beautifully designed and innovative kitchen appliances.

In this role, you'll visit select specialty retail locations 1-2 times per month to educate sales associates on SMEG's product portfolio, provide updates on new products and features, and help maintain exceptional brand presentation standards. With an average commitment of just 8 hours per month, this is a flexible, high-impact opportunity that's perfect for someone who enjoys training, relationship building, and bringing premium brands to life.

Looking for additional hours? Beginning in mid-October and continuing through the holiday season, you will have the opportunity to participate in weekend product demonstrations and assisted sales events, consisting of 4-hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, allowing you to engage directly with consumers and drive brand awareness during SMEG's busiest time of year.

Key seasonal events include:

• Home for the Holidays (Chain-Wide Event) - November 21, 2026
• VIP Night (Chain-Wide Event) - December 7, 2026

If you're a confident communicator with a passion for premium products and customer engagement, we'd love to hear from you.

Minimum Pay

USD $20.00/Hr.

Maximum Pay

USD $22.00/Hr.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay schedule and early wage access - get paid when you need it
• Paid required training (online, in-store)
• Paid drive time and mileage between stores
• Out of market travel pay (drive time, mileage, per diem, hotel)
• State-mandated sick time
• State-mandated cell allowance by shift
• Referral bonus opportunities
• 401(k) after 12 months of employment
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that rewards and promotes its associates
• A variety of part-time and full-time roles across the business that can lead to consistent income

What You'll Do

• Educate retail store associates on the Smeg brand and product line
• Deliver product training in both 1-on-1 and small group formats
• Ensure displays are functional, clean, and visually aligned with brand standards
• Travel within your assigned territory (up to 30 miles) for scheduled training visits
• Provide feedback and insights from the field to your supervisor

What You'll Bring

Experience and Education:

• 1+ years of retail, sales, marketing, or training experience preferred

Skills and Attributes:

• A kitchen gadget enthusiast who values both performance and aesthetics
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and training skills
• Detail-oriented and proactive in a store environment
• Comfortable using basic tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and auto insurance required

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly stand, walk, bend over, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, grasp, push or pull, talk and/or hear
• Always lift and carry items up to 10 pounds into the store
• Frequently lift and carry up to 20 pounds
• Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation

Important Information

Channel Partners Solutions 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. Channel Partners is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. Channel Partners is an at-will employer.

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