Bakery Sales Specialist

Central Market; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Market in Austin, TX is seeking a Sales Rep responsible for stocking and selling products to new and existing retail customers. You will order assigned products to maximize sales and merchandise, front, and sell items per detailed instructions.

The role requires some product knowledge depending on the department, strong customer service, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with temperature-controlled conditions. Last revised: 2/1/2004.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment used preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation essential.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Passion for food.
• 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 and signage integrity.
• Check shipments for out-of-date and damaged product to ensure freshness and quality.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, refrigeration, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain shrink, safety, and inventory control levels.
• Assist in merchandising the department to maximize sales.
• Use suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales.

Skills

Customer service

Food knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Temp tolerance

Job description

Central Market in Austin, TX is seeking a Sales Rep responsible for stocking and selling products to new and existing retail customers. You will order assigned products to maximize sales and merchandise, front, and sell items per detailed instructions.

The role requires some product knowledge depending on the department, strong customer service, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with temperature-controlled conditions. Last revised: 2/1/2004.