Sales LeadA Sales Lead will be responsible for applying advanced skills in procedures and techniques specific to area of specialization. May carry out supervisory responsibilities. Order assigned products to maximize sales. Possess and convey 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.

Key Responsibilities &

Essential Functions

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

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.

Qualifications & Key

Requirements

Work

Experience

5

• years 5-8 years experience

• Required Previous retail/restaurant experience

• Required
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment
• Required Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation is essential

• Required Strong customer service skills

Required Passion for food

• Required Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Required Ability to work in fast paced environment

Required Ability to work in extreme temperatures

Required

Education

Licenses/

Certifications

Materials Handling Equipment certification

• Required

Physical Demands &

Working Conditions

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.