Bakery Sales Specialist — Fresh, Fast-Paced Market

Central Market; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Market in Austin, TX is seeking a Sales Rep to stock and sell products to customers and to help with ordering, merchandising, and back-area organization. You will work under supervision to apply procedures and maintain product freshness and shelf integrity.

This role requires knowledge of department products, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while complying with safety standards and refrigeration requirements.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 0-2 years experience
• Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment preferred
• Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation essential
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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 including shelf tags and signage
• Check shipments for out-of-date and damaged product to ensure freshness and quality
• Ensure that all federal, state, and company 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 skills

Food knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Materials handling equipment certification

Tools

POS / checkout systems

Job description

Central Market in Austin, TX is seeking a Sales Rep to stock and sell products to customers and to help with ordering, merchandising, and back-area organization. You will work under supervision to apply procedures and maintain product freshness and shelf integrity.

This role requires knowledge of department products, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while complying with safety standards and refrigeration requirements.