CM Austin N Lamar Bakery Sales Wrap Part-Time Mid/PM

Central Market; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant specialty grocery that prides itself on offering the finest food and drink. As a Sales Rep, you'll engage with customers, ensuring they receive top-notch service while stocking and merchandising a diverse array of specialty products. This role is perfect for those with a passion for food and a knack for customer interaction. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining the store's standards and ensuring a delightful shopping experience for all. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love food, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow and make a difference in a community-focused market.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years experience preferred, with strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Stock and sell products to new and existing retail customers.
• Ensure compliance with product freshness, safety, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Passion for Food

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Materials Handling Equipment

Job description

Overview

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country is our sumptuous selection of everything edible. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, preserving cultures, and starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense, a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

Responsibilities

A Sales Rep will be responsible for stocking and selling products to new and existing retail customers. They will order assigned products to maximize sales, merchandise, front, and sell products by performing the following duties:

1. Provide good customer service.
2. Organize, clean, and prepare back area for incoming deliveries.
3. Keep sales floor uncluttered and free from spills.
4. Stock and rotate items as needed.
5. Reset products and maintain shelf conditions ensuring integrity of shelf tags and signage in department.
6. Check shipments for out-of-date and damaged product to ensure freshness and quality of products.
7. Ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met.
8. Maintain standards in shrink, safety, and inventory control.
9. Assist in merchandising the department to maximize sales.
10. Use suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales.

Experience and Education Preferred

1. Typically requires 0-2 years experience.
2. Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment used preferred.
3. Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation essential.
4. Strong customer service skills.
5. Passion for food.
6. Materials handling equipment certification.
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
8. Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
9. Ability to work in extreme temperatures.

Physical and Other Requirements

Must be able to manage in excess of 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs.