Bakery Sales Associate — Fresh Foods & Customer Service

H-E-B; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B in Austin, TX is seeking a Sales Rep to stock and sell products to retail customers. You will manage ordering, merchandising, shelf maintenance, and customer service while adhering to freshness, safety, and sanitation standards.

The role requires basic product knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including extreme temperatures. 0-2 years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of department product, food preparation and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation essential.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Provide good customer service
• Organize, clean, and prepare back area for incoming deliveries
• Keep sales floor uncluttered and free from spills
• Stock and rotate items as needed
• Reset products and maintain shelf conditions ensuring integrity of shelf tags and signage
• Check shipments for out-of-date and damaged product to ensure freshness and quality
• Ensure that all regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met
• Maintain standards in shrink, safety, and inventory control
• Assist in merchandising the department to maximize sales
• Use suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Extreme temperatures

Education

Materials handling equipment certification

Job description

H-E-B in Austin, TX is seeking a Sales Rep to stock and sell products to retail customers. You will manage ordering, merchandising, shelf maintenance, and customer service while adhering to freshness, safety, and sanitation standards.

The role requires basic product knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including extreme temperatures. 0-2 years experience preferred.