Central Market (Dallas) Produce Sales Rep - Part time

About the role

A Sales Representative is responsible for stocking and selling products to new and existing retail customers, maximizing sales through effective merchandising and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Organize, clean, and prepare the back area for incoming deliveries.
• Maintain an uncluttered sales floor, free from spills.
• Stock and rotate items as needed to ensure product freshness.
• Reset products and maintain shelf conditions, including shelf tags and signage.
• Inspect shipments for out-of-date or damaged products to uphold quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with all 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 increase sales.

Duties may be modified at any time based on business needs, and employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor.

Requirements

• Typically requires 0-2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of department products, food preparation, and equipment is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation is 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.

Qualifications

• Materials handling equipment certification.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift and 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 of this role.