Gourmet Produce Sales Lead

Central Market; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Market, an Austin, Texas-based specialty grocery, is seeking a Sales Lead to apply advanced skills in department-specific procedures and supervise as needed. You will order products, help write the weekly department schedule, and share culinary expertise with the team and customers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of retail or restaurant experience, deep knowledge of department products and food preparation, and strong customer service and communication skills for a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail/restaurant experience required.
• Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation.

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 product 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

Product knowledge

Food prep

Equipment knowledge

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Fast-paced

Leadership

Education

Materials Handling Equipment certification

Job description

Central Market, an Austin, Texas-based specialty grocery, is seeking a Sales Lead to apply advanced skills in department-specific procedures and supervise as needed. You will order products, help write the weekly department schedule, and share culinary expertise with the team and customers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of retail or restaurant experience, deep knowledge of department products and food preparation, and strong customer service and communication skills for a fast-paced