How to Become a Vitamix Demonstrator
Vitamix is a privately owned organization that markets personal and commercial blending products in over 70 countries. Vitamix's main products are the Vitamix 5200 series blending products and related accessories. Vitamix sells online, but mainly markets its products at wholesale clubs, trade shows and fairs around the world; offering independent contract positions for show demonstrators who work on a commission basis. Vitamix show demonstrators are offered great flexibility in their work and can make over $100,000 annually.
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Becoming a Demonstrator
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Attend a Vitamix demonstration at a local trade show or fair to understand the work and experience of a Vitamix demonstrator. A database of live demonstration schedules can be found on the Vitamix website.
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Go online to the Vitamix website to review information about the company, its core values and the position of a Vitamix demonstrator.
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Ensure you meet the qualifications defined on the Vitamix website for a show demonstrator. Show demonstrators must be lively, friendly and persuasive individuals who can sell a product to a consumer. Vitamix also requires all applicants complete a background check and substance abuse screening.
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Prepare an appropriate resume that highlights sales, nutrition and customer service experience. Provide references that support these qualifications.
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Vitamix independent sales persons work in seven separate geographical regions in the United States. Identify the region where you would like to work and submit a resume via email on the Vitamix website.
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Tips & Warnings
When you attend a local trade show, ask the demonstrator about his experience with Vitamix. Inquire about the work environment, realistic commission expectations, corporate support and his personal experiences with the company.
Contact Vitamix before applying by calling their toll-free number if you have additional questions that are not answered on the website or by a local demonstrator.
Vitamix also offers an Affiliate Program that pays on a commission basis. If you decide that you would not make a strong live demonstrator, you can work with Vitamix by encouraging people in your personal network to purchase Vitamix products.
If you are not able to identify a trade show or fair in your area, watch the many videos on the Vitamix website to better understand the product and the live demonstrator position.
Remember that all independent sales people work on a commission basis. Income levels vary with each demonstrator and will completely depend on your ability to make sales. Consider your strengths as a salesperson before pursuing a position with Vitamix.
Make sure before you begin your employment with Vitamix that you fully understand the commission structure.
As an independent sales person, you will not be provided medical insurance benefits. Consider these factors as you pursue a career with Vitamix.
