Job Description
A Produce Sales Associate is responsible for stocking and displaying fresh produce products while providing exceptional customer service that consistently exceeds expectations. Reports to the Fresh Market Manager.
- Stocks, rotates and faces fresh produce products according to department procedure; trimming, washing, culling and crisping produce to ensure quality and freshness and limit shrink
- Provides excellent customer service by greeting, assisting customers, taking special orders and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
- Receives product deliveries, ensures order and invoice accuracy and notes discrepancies according to established departmental procedures to ensure freshness and quality
- Checks to ensure that all floor sets, visual presentations, signage placement, etc. are faced and merchandised attractively as per quality standards
- Ensures all items are rotated by first in first out (FIFO) standards
- Organizes and maintains back stock and warehouse storage according to department standards
- Communicates respectfully and effectively with customers on upcoming events, new merchandise and product replenishment to increase sales
- Maintains a safe and cleanly work environment according to all department procedures, federal and state regulations
- Communicates fresh produce needs, adjustments, and problems to the Market Manager promptly and efficiently
- Performs other duties as required or assigned