CM Austin Westgate Seafood Sales Rep - Full-Time

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the specialty grocery sector seeks a passionate Sales Representative to join their team in Austin. This role is perfect for food enthusiasts who thrive in a dynamic environment. You'll be responsible for stocking products, providing exceptional customer service, and ensuring the sales floor is well-maintained. With a focus on quality and freshness, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the shopping experience for customers. If you love food and enjoy interacting with people, this opportunity offers a chance to grow within a community-focused marketplace.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and assist in merchandising.
• Stock and rotate items, ensuring freshness and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Interpersonal Skills

Materials Handling Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Central Market is a specialty grocery store that originated in Austin, Texas in 1994 and has expanded to multiple locations across the state. Known for its freshness, we offer a wide selection of edible products sourced directly from the finest producers worldwide. Our stores feature hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, extensive produce sections, and expert staff, making us a food lover's paradise. We believe food unites families and communities, preserves cultures, and fosters new traditions. Each store is a marketplace for exchanging goods, services, and ideas for food enthusiasts.

Responsibilities

The Sales Representative will be responsible for stocking and selling products to both new and existing retail customers. Key duties include:

1. Providing excellent customer service.
2. Organizing, cleaning, and preparing the back area for deliveries.
3. Keeping the sales floor clean and free from spills.
4. Stocking and rotating items as needed.
5. Resetting products and maintaining shelf conditions, ensuring accuracy of shelf tags and signage.
6. Checking shipments for outdated or damaged products to ensure quality and freshness.
7. Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company regulations regarding product safety, freshness, refrigeration, and sanitation.
8. Maintaining standards in shrink, safety, and inventory control.
9. Assisting in merchandising to maximize sales.
10. Using suggestive selling techniques to increase sales.

Experience and Education: Typically requires 0-2 years of experience. Knowledge of departmental products, food preparation, and equipment is preferred. Extensive knowledge of specialty foods and food prep is essential. Strong customer service skills, passion for food, and materials handling certification are desirable. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and in extreme temperatures are required.

Physical and Other Requirements: Must be able to lift and manage weights exceeding 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs.