Plano Produce Sales Rep - Part time

Overview

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. It is known as one of the freshest markets in the country, offering a selection of everything edible. The company goes straight to the source to bring the finest food and drink from around the world, with hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts.

The commitment beyond the plate is another reason it stands above the rest. Food is seen as a way of uniting families and communities, preserving cultures, and starting new traditions. Each store is a market in the truest sense, a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those that are truly into food.

Job Summary: A Sales Rep will be responsible for stocking and selling products to new and existing retail customers. Order assigned products to maximize sales. Merchandise, front, and sell products by performing the following duties. Work under immediate supervision and from detailed verbal and written instructions. Apply and develop basic skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to the area of specialization.

Requires some specific product knowledge depending on the department.

• 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 of products
• 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. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. 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.

• 0+ years (typically requires 0‑2 years 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

• Materials handling equipment certification

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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a partner encounters 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