CM Austin N Lamar Cooking School Instructor Part-Time

H.E.B.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sales Specialist to enhance customer experiences and maximize product sales. In this dynamic role, you will apply your skills in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that products are well-stocked, organized, and meet all safety and freshness standards. This position requires a passion for food and excellent interpersonal skills to provide top-notch customer service. Join a vibrant team where your contributions will directly impact sales and customer satisfaction, making every day rewarding and exciting.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in retail or restaurant settings is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and specialty food products.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain cleanliness in the sales area.
• Stock and rotate items, ensuring product freshness and safety standards.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Work in Fast Paced Environment

Knowledge of Food Preparation

Materials Handling Equipment Certification

Education

2-5 Years Experience in Retail/Restaurant

Job description

Responsibilities

Summary/Responsibilities of this position:
A Sales Specialist will be responsible for applying basic and some advanced skills in procedures and techniques specific to area of specialization. Order assigned products to maximize sales. Merchandises, fronts, and sells products by performing the following duties. Work under direct 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 some specific product knowledge depending on the Department.

Responsibilities:

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 Check shipments for out-of-date and damaged product to ensure freshness and quality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

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION PREFERRED

1. Typically requires 2-5 years experience
2. Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment
3. Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation is 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
10. Previous retail/restaurant experience required

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to manage in excess of 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs