Central Market (Austin North Lamar) Cheese Sales Specialist - Full Time

Overview Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994 and has grown to multiple locations across the state. The company offers a wide selection of food and beverages sourced directly from producers, including hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, and acres of produce. Central Market emphasizes uniting families and communities through food and provides a marketplace for experts and enthusiasts alike. Responsibilities A Sales Specialist will apply basic and advanced skills in procedures and techniques specific to the area of specialization. Responsibilities include ordering assigned products to maximize sales, merchandising fronts, and performing the duties outlined below. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions Identify and address high priority activities first Provide excellent customer service Organize, clean, and prepare the back area for incoming deliveries Keep the sales floor uncluttered and free from spills Stock, rotate items as needed, maintain standards, shrink, safety, and inventory control 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 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 Work Experience Typically requires 2–5 years of experience. Qualifications & Key Requirements Previous retail/restaurant experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 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 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Licenses/Certifications Materials Handling Equipment certification – Required Physical Demands & Working Conditions Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment Ability to work in extreme temperatures Must be able to manage in excess of 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Central Market