Austin North Lamar Deli Sales Lead

Central Market Austin North Lamar Deli Sales Lead - Full-Time

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. We source the finest food and drink from around the world, offering hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts. Our commitment goes beyond the plate, uniting families and communities, preserving cultures, and starting new traditions.

A Sales Lead will be responsible for applying advanced skills in procedures and techniques specific to a department of specialization. The role involves supervisory responsibilities, ordering assigned products to maximize sales, and possessing 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. Requires specific product knowledge depending on the Department.

• 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

• Typically requires 5-8 years of experience
• Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment
• Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation is essential
• Strong customer service skills
• Passion for food
• Materials handling equipment certification
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures
• Previous retail/restaurant experience required

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

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