Gourmet Foods Sales Specialist

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

Job summary

Central Market in Houston is seeking a Sales Representative to stock and sell products to customers, organize backroom areas, and maintain clean, well‑stocked shelves to maximize sales.

Candidates should have 0–2 years experience, knowledge of department products, excellent customer service and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and in extreme temperatures.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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• Check shipments for out-of-date and damaged product to ensure freshness and quality of products.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

Customer service

Product knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Food safety

Fast-paced

Job description

Central Market in Houston is seeking a Sales Representative to stock and sell products to customers, organize backroom areas, and maintain clean, well‑stocked shelves to maximize sales.

Candidates should have 0–2 years experience, knowledge of department products, excellent customer service and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and in extreme temperatures.