Central Market (Houston) Dairy Sales Rep - Full time

About the Role

A Sales Representative will stock and sell products to new and existing retail customers, order assigned products to maximize sales, and merchandise, front, and sell products. This position works under immediate supervision with detailed verbal and written instructions, applying and developing basic skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment specific to the area of specialization. Some specific product knowledge is required depending on the department.

Responsibilities

• 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 the department
• Check shipments for out-of-date and damaged product to ensure freshness and quality
• 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

• Typically requires 0-2 years of experience
• 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

Qualifications

• Materials handling equipment certification

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Must be able to manage weights in excess of 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs.
• Work environment may require reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.