Central Market Austin Westgate Healthy Living Sales Expert - Full-Time

HEB•Austin, TX

About The Position

A Sales Expert will be responsible for mastering advanced skills in procedures and techniques specific to area of specialization. Possess and convey a culinary level of food expertise. Work under general supervision while relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals. 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.

Requirements

Typically requires 8 years experience
Expert 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 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

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource to others in resolving complex problems and issues
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
Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals as needed
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
Use suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales
Convey a contagious level of enthusiasm for food
Communicate and model the Central Market vision