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:
As a Central Market Floral Designer, you’ll ensure your Store’s design sense throughout the department, design and execute merchandising
programs, and provide superior customer service to increase customer loyalty and sales revenue. .
Once you’re eligible, you’ll become an Owner in the company, so we’re looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on
quality and Customer service. “Partner-owned” means our most important resources—People—drive the innovation, growth,
and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.
Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE… strong customer service and interpersonal skills?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS… creativity combined with merchandising know-how?
PASSION FOR RESULTS… willingness to go above and beyond to help your Customers, while increasing department sales?
We are looking for:
− an ability to work in a fast-paced environment while keeping focused on the Customer
− dependability and attention to detail
What is the work?
Customer Service / Sales:
− Provides superior customer service, and a variety of fresh, quality products
− Designs / executes merchandising programs; ensures “design sense” in floral merchandising throughout department
− Designs floral arrangements for weddings, funerals / memorials, seasonal, and day-to-day sales
− Consults with brides on pricing; maintains regular communication through event execution
− Consults on pricing for other events; coordinates flower / related supply ordering
− Tracks seasonal record when appropriate
− Takes in-person and phone orders; answers customer product-related questions; assists with selections
− Uses suggestive selling techniques that meet customer needs and build department sales; merchandises product effectively
− Complies with Central Market/H-E-B food safety and sanitation standards, and department and Store SOPs
− Properly maintains / operates all equipment; cleans / sanitizes display cases and equipment
− Assists in technical areas as needed
What is your background?
− Minimum age 21(mandatory)
− High school diploma, or equivalent
− 1+ years of experience
− Completion of Safety training and Company Orientation (upon hire)
Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an Central Market Floral Designer?
− Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
− Reading and verbal / written communication skills
− Planning and organizing skills; attention to detail
Can you…
− Function in a fast-paced, retail environment, in detailed and precise tasks
− Work with Customers, staying attentive to their needs
− Constantly* stand, reach at waist, walk, reach overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat,
crouch, kneel, push / pull with arms
− Occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles, and toxic / caustic chemicals
− Demonstrate the ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and push / pull heavy loads
* While there may be exceptions, the measurements noted are generally defined as—Constantly: 5.5+ hours per 8-hour day;
Frequently: 2.5 – 5.5 hours per 8-hour day; Occasionally: 0 – 2.5 hours per 8-hour day
** It is Partners’ responsibility to never lift beyond their own safe lifting limit. If an item is too heavy to lift, push or pull,
and / or carry, the Partner must break the box down into lighter, smaller, more manageable components, or ask for
assistance from another Partner or a manager.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions