Gourmet Market Sales Lead

Central Market; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Market in Texas seeks a Sales Lead to apply advanced product knowledge and lead departmental activities. You will order products, supervise staff when needed, and ensure top quality and service. Work under minimal supervision, address problems, and maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Candidates should have 5-8 years retail/restaurant experience and a passion for food. This role emphasizes customer engagement, merchandising, and accurate schedule management to maximize department

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Knowledge of department products, food prep, and equipment
• Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and preparation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and in extreme temperatures

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 appropriate Partners
• Provide excellent customer service
• Maintain operating effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations for freshness, safety, refrigeration, and 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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Food knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Extreme temperatures

Job description

Central Market in Texas seeks a Sales Lead to apply advanced product knowledge and lead departmental activities. You will order products, supervise staff when needed, and ensure top quality and service. Work under minimal supervision, address problems, and maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Candidates should have 5-8 years retail/restaurant experience and a passion for food. This role emphasizes customer engagement, merchandising, and accurate schedule management to maximize department