Central Market (Preston Royal) Floral Sales Rep - Part time

About Central Market

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 our sumptuous selection of everything edible. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate unites families and communities, preserves cultures, and starts new traditions. Each store is a true market—a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those passionate about food.

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• Check shipments for out-of-date and damaged product to ensure freshness and quality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 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. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties 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 in excess of 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs.

The work environment characteristics described here 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.