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 - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. 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 is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

Summary/Responsibilities of this position:

Business Unit / Department Mission: A Produce Sales Specialist sells produce to new and existing retail customers by performing the following duties:

-Must know the dimensions/scope of 700 product items

- Must be able to understand the origin of product as well as the use and cooking instruction for the products

- Must be able to adapt at out-of-hand sampling

- Ability to educate customers about all products in Produce Department including cooking techniques, preparation suggestions, and alternate uses of products

- Provides superlative customer service

- Uses suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales

- Educates customers about selection, characteristics, and uses for produce

- Meets sales quotas as set by Lead and Produce Manager

- Records and tracks shrink in accordance to department procedure

- Stocks produce and prepares produce sections for next shift

- Samples, rotates, and culls produce

- Organizes product displays and prepares product samples

- Maintains sanitation in the department

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION PREFERRED

- Typically requires 2-5 years of related experience

- Previous produce experience required

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

- Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment

- Lift 20 lbs or more on an occasional basis