Gourmet Market Sales Associate

Central Market; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Market in Dallas, TX seeks a Sales Rep to stock and sell products to new and existing retail customers. You will order assigned products to maximize sales, merchandize, front, and sell items by following detailed instructions, and apply basic procedures and equipment knowledge specific to the department.

The role requires the ability to work under supervision, with some product knowledge required per department.

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• Check shipments for out-of-date and damaged product to ensure freshness and quality of products.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

Interpersonal communication

Fast-paced environment

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

Materials handling equipment certification

Job description

Central Market in Dallas, TX seeks a Sales Rep to stock and sell products to new and existing retail customers. You will order assigned products to maximize sales, merchandize, front, and sell items by following detailed instructions, and apply basic procedures and equipment knowledge specific to the department.

The role requires the ability to work under supervision, with some product knowledge required per department.