Central Market (Houston) Cheese Sales Lead - Full time

H-E-B; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B in Houston, TX seeks a Sales Lead with advanced knowledge of department products, food preparation, and equipment to drive sales and ensure high standards of food safety and sanitation. This role may supervise staff and coordinates with Partners to meet objectives, while addressing priority tasks promptly in a fast-paced store environment.

Candidate should bring 5–8 years of retail/restaurant experience and strong interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain

Qualifications

• Work Experience: Typically requires 5-8 years experience. Previous retail/restaurant experience.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment; strong customer service; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ordering and merchandising to maximize sales.
• Identify high-priority activities and communicate expectations.
• Delegate responsibilities to Partners and provide guidance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regs for freshness, safety, refrigeration, sanitation.
• Maintain inventory control, shrink, and safety standards.
• Provide excellent customer service and operate in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong customer service

Interpersonal communication

Food product knowledge

Food preparation knowledge

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Ability to work in extreme temps

Job description

Responsibilities Job Summary:

A Sales Lead will be responsible for applying advanced skills in procedures and techniques specific to area of specialization. May carry out supervisory responsibilities. Order assigned products to maximize sales. Possess and convey a culinary level of food expertise. Work under minimal supervision and from detailed verbal and written instructions. Apply accepted guidelines, rules and procedures to decisions. Continually monitor and immediately address problems. Make sound decisions on everyday issues and problems. Requires specific product knowledge depending on the Department.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Assist in ordering
• May assist in writing weekly Department schedule
• Identify and address high priority activities first
• Communicate clear expectations for assignments
• Delegate responsibility to appropriate Partners
• Provide excellent customer service
• Maintain operating effectiveness
• 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

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

Work Experience: Typically requires 5-8 years experience Previous retail/restaurant experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation is 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

Licenses/Certifications:

Materials Handling Equipment certification

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

Must be able to manage in excess of 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 2/1/2004