CM Austin Westgate Deli Sales Rep - Part-Time

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the grocery sector is seeking a dedicated Sales Representative to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing exceptional customer service, managing product stock, and ensuring a clean and organized sales environment. With a focus on specialty foods, the ideal candidate will have a passion for food and a strong understanding of product knowledge. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you can engage with customers and contribute to the community's culinary experience. If you thrive in a vibrant atmosphere and enjoy helping others, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and passion for food are essential.
• Knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a clean sales floor.
• Stock and rotate items while ensuring product freshness and safety.
• Assist in merchandising to maximize sales and manage inventory control.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Knowledge of Specialty Food Products

Passion for Food

Materials Handling Equipment Certification

Education

0-2 Years Experience

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 and is 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 responsibilities include:

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

• 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.