Central Market (Preston Royal) Dairy - Sales Lead - Full Time

About the role

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country is a sumptuous selection of everything edible, from hundreds of cheeses and thousands of wines to acres of produce and aisles of experts. Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland committed to uniting families and communities, preserving cultures, and starting new traditions.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced skills in procedures and techniques specific to area of specialization
• Order assigned products to maximize sales
• Possess and convey a culinary level of food expertise
• Work under minimal supervision and from detailed verbal and written instructions
• Apply accepted guidelines, rules and procedures to decisions
• Continually monitor and immediately address problems
• Make sound decisions on everyday issues and problems
• Assist in ordering
• May assist in writing weekly Department schedule
• Identify and address high priority activities first
• Communicate clear expectations for assignments
• Delegate responsibility to appropriate Partners
• Provide excellent customer service
• Maintain operating effectiveness
• 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.

Work Experience

• Typically requires 5–8 years of experience
• Previous retail or restaurant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment
• Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation
• 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, Licenses, and Certifications

• Materials Handling Equipment certification

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

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