Gourmet Grocery Sales Lead

Central Market; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Market is seeking a Sales Lead to apply expert culinary and product knowledge, supervise as needed, and drive department sales. The role requires strong customer service and extensive food product familiarity within a dynamic grocery setting.

Responsibilities include ordering products, scheduling, and maintaining safety, sanitation, and inventory standards while delivering excellent service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in retail/restaurant settings.
• Experience in a grocery/retail environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ordering
• May assist in writing weekly Department schedule
• Identify and address high priority activities first
• Communicate clear expectations for assignments
• Delegate responsibility to Partners
• Provide excellent customer service
• Maintain operating effectiveness
• Ensure regulatory standards for freshness, safety, refrigeration, sanitation
• 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

Food knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Extreme temperatures

Tools

MHE certification

Job description

Central Market is seeking a Sales Lead to apply expert culinary and product knowledge, supervise as needed, and drive department sales. The role requires strong customer service and extensive food product familiarity within a dynamic grocery setting.

Responsibilities include ordering products, scheduling, and maintaining safety, sanitation, and inventory standards while delivering excellent service in a fast-paced environment.