Company description

At Raaka, we make chocolate from scratch without roasting, focusing on innovative and creative ways to develop flavor while preserving the complexity of cacao in every bite. We're a team of fifteen people committed to making delicious and unique chocolate and doing so in ways that maximize positive social and environmental impact. We proudly source high-quality cacao through a direct trade model that supports healthy communities and sustainability.

Our chocolate showcases the variety of cacao beans we work with and the unconventional and inventive ways we develop their flavors. At our Red Hook factory, we age cacao nibs in bourbon casks, steam them over simmering wine, and infuse them with whole foods, teas, herbs, and spices. In 6 years, weve grown organically from making chocolate in an apartment to sell at a farmer's market into a national brand operating out of a 4,000 square foot production facility.

Job description

Hello!

We're looking for a friendly chocolate enthusiast who is comfortable speaking about food and excited to host in-store demonstrations of our handcrafted chocolate at Whole Foods Markets in and around Boston Metro Area.

Enthusiast's Responsibilities:

Each demo is 3 hours and the rate is $60/demo. If you are required to travel over 40+ miles in either direction, we pay a flat rate of $80/demo. Whole Foods Markets locations extend from Boston, MA to Providence, RI. You will go to assigned locations with equipment (table, samples, literature). You are responsible for checking in with customer service, the demo coordinator, and the specialty team leader. You will set up a table and displays. During the three hour demoing period you will talk with customers about our chocolate, mission and flavors while being cheerful and friendly. Please make sure to talk to as many store team members & buyers on the floor so they are familiar with our product as well! Once your 3 hr demo is complete, you must break down the display, take inventory of bars left and checkout with Customer Service. You will also be responsible for sending a brief demo report to your manager at Raaka.

You:

* Friendly, outgoing, eloquent, sincere

* MUST BE technological Proficiency (Slack, Google Forms, Video Conferencing)

* Sales Oriented; able to close the deal

* Passionate about what we do! (Artisan foods, ethical sourcing of ingredients, environmentalism, community building)

* Able to do at least 8-10 demos per month.

* Self-motivated

* Always on time

* Flexible in scheduling

* Have a car

Preferable if you can guarantee a cool place to store chocolate samples at your home.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline