Gourmet Coffee Bar Sales Specialist

Central Market; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Market is seeking a Sales Specialist in Austin to apply basic and some advanced skills in the area of specialization, order products to maximize sales, merchandise and sell products by applying guidelines and suggestive selling techniques.

Work under direct supervision and from detailed verbal and written instructions, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Requires knowledge of department products and strong customer service orientation.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of retail or restaurant experience.
• Knowledge of department products and equipment.
• Materials Handling Equipment certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address high priority activities first
• Provide excellent customer service
• Organize, clean, and prepare back area for incoming deliveries
• Keep sales floor uncluttered and free from spills
• Stock, rotate items as needed, maintain standards/shrink, safety, and inventory control
• Reset products and maintains 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• Check shipments for out-of-date and damaged product to ensure freshness and quality
• 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

Skills

Customer service

Food knowledge

Food preparation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Department knowledge

Education

Materials Handling Equipment certification - Required

Job description

Central Market is seeking a Sales Specialist in Austin to apply basic and some advanced skills in the area of specialization, order products to maximize sales, merchandise and sell products by applying guidelines and suggestive selling techniques.

Work under direct supervision and from detailed verbal and written instructions, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Requires knowledge of department products and strong customer service orientation.