Central Market (Austin North Lamar) Center Store Floor Sales Demo Rep - Part time

Responsibilities

• Stock and sell products to new and existing retail customers.
• Order assigned products to maximize sales.
• Merchandise, front, and sell products under immediate supervision and from detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Apply and develop basic skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization.
• 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 maintain 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• Check shipments for out-of-date and damaged product to ensure freshness and quality.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Work Experience: Typically requires 0–2 years of experience.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • 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 a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work in extreme temperatures.
• Education: Not specified.
• Licenses/Certifications: Materials handling equipment certification.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to manage in excess of 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.