Gourmet Grocery Sales Specialist

Central Market; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Market in Austin, TX is seeking a Sales Rep to stock and sell products to retail customers, and to build relationships that drive in-store sales. The role requires taking orders, merchandising, and applying best-in-class customer service in a fast-paced grocery setting.

You will work under supervision with clear instructions, stock backrooms, prepare displays, and ensure freshness and safety of products. A passion for food and 0–2 years of experience are typical prerequisites.

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.

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• Check shipments for out-of-date and damaged product to ensure freshness and quality of products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

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Central Market in Austin, TX is seeking a Sales Rep to stock and sell products to retail customers, and to build relationships that drive in-store sales. The role requires taking orders, merchandising, and applying best-in-class customer service in a fast-paced grocery setting.

You will work under supervision with clear instructions, stock backrooms, prepare displays, and ensure freshness and safety of products. A passion for food and 0–2 years of experience are typical prerequisites.