Culinary Sales & Merchandising Assistant

Central Market; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Market in Austin, TX is seeking a Sales Rep to stock and sell products to customers, manage deliveries, and keep the department organized and compliant with food safety standards. You will merchandise, assist in maximizing sales, and apply suggestive selling techniques to increase revenue.

Ideal candidates have up to 2 years of experience, a passion for food, and strong communication and interpersonal skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment and extreme temperatures.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

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• Check shipments for out-of-date and damaged product to ensure freshness and quality of products.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

Skills

Product knowledge

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Temperature tolerance

Job description

Central Market in Austin, TX is seeking a Sales Rep to stock and sell products to customers, manage deliveries, and keep the department organized and compliant with food safety standards. You will merchandise, assist in maximizing sales, and apply suggestive selling techniques to increase revenue.

Ideal candidates have up to 2 years of experience, a passion for food, and strong communication and interpersonal skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment and extreme temperatures.