Central Market Southlake Produce Sales Lead - Full-Time

Central Market; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty grocery store seeks a Sales Lead in Southlake, Texas. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge in specialty foods, superior customer service skills, and a proven background in retail management. Responsibilities include ordering products, supervising staff, and ensuring operational compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in retail or food service.
• Strong knowledge of specialty foods and products.
• Experience managing inventory and operational guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ordering and inventory management.
• Supervise team members and maintain operational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with safety and freshness regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

Central Market is a specialty grocery store that began in Austin, Texas in 1994 and has expanded to multiple locations across the state. Known for its freshness, Central Market offers a wide selection of edible products, sourcing directly from the best suppliers worldwide. The store features hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, extensive produce, and knowledgeable staff, making it a food lover's paradise. Our commitment extends beyond just food; we believe in food as a means of uniting communities, preserving cultures, and creating new traditions. Each store serves as a marketplace for exchanging goods, services, and ideas for food enthusiasts.

Responsibilities

Summary/Responsibilities of this position: A Sales Lead will utilize advanced skills in procedures and techniques specific to their area of specialization, potentially supervising others. Responsibilities include ordering products to maximize sales, demonstrating culinary expertise, working independently from detailed instructions, applying guidelines and rules, addressing problems promptly, and making sound decisions. The role requires specific product knowledge depending on the department.

• Assist in ordering
• May help in writing weekly department schedules
• Prioritize high-importance activities
• Communicate expectations clearly
• Delegate responsibilities to team members
• Provide excellent customer service
• Ensure operational effectiveness
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and company regulations regarding product freshness, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation
• Control shrinkage, safety, and inventory levels
• Assist in merchandising to maximize sales
• Use suggestive selling techniques

Experience and Education

Preferred qualifications include 5-8 years of experience, knowledge of department products, food preparation, and equipment. Extensive knowledge of specialty foods and food prep is essential. Candidates should possess strong customer service skills, a passion for food, and materials handling certification. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and in extreme temperatures, along with previous retail or restaurant experience, are required.

Physical and Other Requirements

Must be able to lift and manage weights exceeding 25 lbs, up to 50 lbs.