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Albertsons

Cheese Specialist

Laguna Niguel, CA

As a Cheese Specialist, you are friendly and ambitious with a love for cheese, wine, and food. To ... including sales cases and floor displays to sell and educate customers on latest trends. The ...

Harmons Grocery

Cheesemonger

Farmington, UT

$15 - $18.85/hr

Specialty Cheese Sales Associate $15.00 - $18.85 PER HOUR GENERAL PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to sell specialty cheese products by giving remarkable customer service. This person will ...

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Albertsons

Cheese Specialist

Great Falls, VA · On-site

As a Cheese Specialist, you are friendly and ambitious with a love for cheese, wine, and food. To ... including sales cases and floor displays to sell and educate customers on latest trends. The ...

Albertsons

Cheese Specialist

New Canaan, CT · On-site

As a Cheese Specialist, you are friendly and ambitious with a love for cheese, wine, and food. To ... including sales cases and floor displays to sell and educate customers on latest trends. The ...

Albertsons

Cheese Specialist

Laguna Niguel, CA · On-site

As a Cheese Specialist, you are friendly and ambitious with a love for cheese, wine, and food. To ... including sales cases and floor displays to sell and educate customers on latest trends. The ...

Harmons Grocery

Cheesemonger

Midvale, UT

$15 - $18.85/hr

Specialty Cheese Sales Associate $15.00 - $18.85 PER HOUR GENERAL PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to sell specialty cheese products by giving remarkable customer service. This person will ...

Great Lakes Cheese

Lead Cheese Technologist

Hiram, OH · On-site

$69K - $93K/yr

Job Overview The Lead Cheese Technologist is a technical leader responsible for advancing cheese ... Makes presentations to sales, market, and business development personnel. * Maintain close contact ...

Great Lakes Cheese

Lead Cheese Technologist

Hiram, OH · On-site

$69K - $93K/yr

Job Overview The Lead Cheese Technologist is a technical leader responsible for advancing cheese ... Makes presentations to sales, market, and business development personnel. * Maintain close contact ...

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How much do cheese sales jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for cheese sales in the United States is $81,617.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,000.00 and $96,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Cheese Sales job?

A Cheese Sales job involves selling and promoting cheese products to customers, retailers, or foodservice businesses. Responsibilities may include building relationships with clients, providing product knowledge, managing inventory, and meeting sales targets. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential, along with a passion for cheese and food. Some roles may also involve attending trade shows, conducting tastings, or working with distributors to expand market reach.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Cheese Sales?

A typical day in Cheese Sales often includes engaging with customers, sampling and describing different cheeses, restocking displays, and keeping track of inventory levels. You may also coordinate with suppliers to arrange new shipments, manage orders for wholesale clients such as restaurants or grocery stores, and organize tastings or promotional events to drive sales. Teamwork is important, as you’ll likely collaborate with other sales staff, deli workers, or store managers to deliver excellent customer experiences. The role is dynamic and customer-focused, balancing hands-on sales with product expertise and inventory tasks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cheese Sales position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Cheese Sales, you need a strong understanding of specialty cheeses, sales techniques, and customer relationship management, often backed by experience in food sales or retail. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and knowledge of food safety regulations are commonly expected. Exceptional communication, persuasion, and active listening skills help build rapport with both customers and wholesale clients. These skills ensure you can effectively meet sales targets, provide top-notch service, and navigate the fast-paced, relationship-driven environment of specialty food sales.

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Infographic showing various Cheese Sales job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Full Time, 94% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $81,617 per year, or $39.2 per hour.
063 - AJ's Fine Cheese Specialist - Scottsdale Rd. & Lincoln

063 - AJ's Fine Cheese Specialist - Scottsdale Rd. & Lincoln

Bashas'

Scottsdale, AZ • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

Bashas' rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

70th of 114 rated grocery stores

Job description

Position Purpose: AJ's Cheese Specialist will own the cheese program in their store! This position will be the highlight of the shopping experience, providing samples, exploration, and entertaining solutions for our guests. The role will execute day-to-day operations for our artisan cheese program and be responsible for driving and growing sales. Provide inspired hospitality!

Responsibilities: A Cheese Specialist is a responsible, friendly person who can safely work in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service.

A Cheese Specialist's responsibilities include:

*Engages with & educates our guests about artisan cheese while providing inspired hospitality. Maintains a thorough understanding of various cheese types, origins, flavor profiles, and aging processes.

2. *Maintains an inspired cheese department with attention to detail.

a. Ensures cleanliness, signage, selection, and cross merchandising. Support promotions through merchandising, pricing, product sampling and signage.

b. Creates and maintains first-rate store conditions by sustaining excellent in-stock conditions and facing standards of cheese set, olive bar and cracker/condiment displays.

c. Maintains cheese core set, seasonal variety, and store specific items.

d. Executes cross-merchandising displays as planned.

3. *Plans and maintains an active sampling program that includes 2-3 scheduled samplings each week during peak hours.

a. Partners with Cellar Masters on weekly wine and cheese pairings and annual events.

4. *Responsible for purchasing, receiving, stocking, product rotation, and maintaining appropriate product levels to drive sales and minimize shrinkage.

5. *Participates in quarterly vendor presentations and contributes feedback to cheese selection.

6. *Ensures all safety and sanitation processes are followed throughout the department and maintains a clean and organized backstock & production area.

7. *Responsible for completing cheese inventory each period.

8. *Supports Bistro Department Team Leader in all relevant tasks and assignments, and performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Employees may occasionally experience the following physical demands for an extended period:

Standing, Sitting, Lifting + Stocking (Up to 50 lbs.), Pushing, Keyboarding, Telephone Use, Walking, Bending

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation, paid weekly
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and eligible dependents
  • Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses
  • Scholarship opportunities for continued education
  • Store discount programs (10% off household groceries)
  • Fun work environment where you have the opportunity to nourish your community.

Must be 18 years of age. Must be 21 years of age for any position that serves alcohol.

For Internal Transfers/Promotion/Rehire Candidates:

  1. Your current leader must recommend that you apply for this position and provide an endorsement upon request from HR.
  2. You may be asked to accept a part-time position if that is the only position available
  3. Rehires must be approved by an HRBP

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