CM Austin N Lamar Deli Sales Rep - Part-Time

Central Market; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic specialty grocery store in Austin, Texas, where your passion for food can thrive! As a Sales Representative, you will play a crucial role in stocking and selling a diverse range of specialty food products while ensuring exceptional customer service. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to engage with food enthusiasts and be part of a community that values quality and tradition. You'll enjoy a fast-paced environment filled with delicious offerings and the chance to make a difference in customers' lives. If you love food and have a knack for sales, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 0-2 years experience in retail or food service preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation and specialty food products essential.

Responsibilities

• Stocking and selling products to retail customers.
• Ensure product freshness and compliance with regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain sales floor.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Knowledge of Specialty Food Products

Passion for Food

Education

0-2 Years Experience

Materials Handling Equipment Certification

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? 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. The role includes ordering assigned products to maximize sales, merchandising, fronting, and selling products while performing the following duties:

1. Provide good customer service.
2. Organize, clean, and prepare the back area for incoming deliveries.
3. Keep the 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 products to ensure freshness and quality.
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

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

Physical and Other Requirements

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