Bakery Sales Associate — Fresh, Friendly Service

Central Market; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Market in Texas is seeking a Sales Rep to stock and sell products to retail customers and assist in merchandising to maximize sales.

The role involves providing excellent customer service, maintaining back areas, and ensuring product freshness and signage. Candidates should be knowledgeable about department products, food preparation, and safety standards, with a passion for food and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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• Check shipments for out-of-date and damaged product to ensure freshness and quality.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

Skills

Knowledge of department products

Food preparation

Equipment familiarity

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Extreme temperatures

Job description

Central Market in Texas is seeking a Sales Rep to stock and sell products to retail customers and assist in merchandising to maximize sales.

The role involves providing excellent customer service, maintaining back areas, and ensuring product freshness and signage. Candidates should be knowledgeable about department products, food preparation, and safety standards, with a passion for food and strong communication skills.