Central Market (Austin North Lamar) Market Sales 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• Check shipments for out-of-date and damaged product to ensure freshness and quality of products.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.

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

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 & Working Conditions

Must be able to manage in excess of 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.