Central Market (Austin North Lamar) Produce Sales Lead - Full-Time

About the role

A Sales Lead applies advanced skills in procedures and techniques specific to their area of specialization and may carry out supervisory responsibilities. This role requires conveying a culinary level of food expertise, working under minimal supervision, and making sound decisions on everyday issues and problems. Specific product knowledge is required depending on the department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ordering and may assist in writing the weekly department schedule
• Identify and address high-priority activities first
• Communicate clear expectations for assignments and delegate responsibility to appropriate team members
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain operating effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company regulations and standards 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

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.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of work experience, including previous retail or restaurant experience
• Extensive knowledge of specialty food products, food preparation, and department-specific equipment
• Strong customer service skills and a passion for food
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and extreme temperatures
• Materials Handling Equipment certification

Physical Demands

• Must be able to manage weights in excess of 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.