Central Market (Houston) Sandwich Bar - Full time

Job Summary

A Sales Representative will be responsible for stocking and selling products to new and existing retail customers. The role includes ordering assigned products to maximize sales, merchandising, fronting, and selling products while working under immediate supervision and following detailed verbal and written instructions. The employee will apply and develop basic skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment appropriate to the area of specialization, and will require specific product knowledge depending on the department.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Work Experience: Typically requires 0–2 years of experience.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment 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 loads in excess of 25 lb., up to 50 lb.
• The work environment characteristics described 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.

Last revised: 2/1/2004