Farmers’ Market Sales Associate Pomponio Ranch
- Date Posted September 28, 2022
- Location San Gregorio, CA
- Category Agriculture / Business
- Job type Full-Time
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Farmers’ Market Duties:
- Assist in coordinating farmer’s markets every week
- Sell at farmer’s markets as needed
- Load/unload coolers and market equipment
- Set up/breakdown booth at different markets
- Handle cash and credit card transactions
- Assist in the inventory process
- Develop new and maintain current relationships with farmer’s markets, as needed
- Maintain Ranch vehicles (upkeep and cleanliness)
- Assist with deliveries to all customers
- Maintain clean, organized workspace and professional appearance at markets
Outside Sales Duties:
- Sell the company’s products to customers
- Travel within the local area to meet prospects and customers
- Conduct calls and face-to-face meetings with customers
- Build and maintain relationships with new and repeat customers
- Maintain records of all sales leads and/or customer accounts
- Educate customers on how products or services can benefit them financially and professionally
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Experience in retail sales, attention to detail, and providing excellent customer service
- Positive outlook and presence at farmer’s markets
- Familiarity with proper certificates, paperwork, etc. for markets
- Some knowledge of USDA and CDFA Guidelines and Compliance, specifically as it relates to Health and Safety standards
- Belief and understanding of the value of long-term sustainability, farm-to-table integration, and the importance of locally raised products
- Must have a flexible work schedule:
- Must be able and willing to work weekends and early mornings
- Must be able to tolerate all weather conditions
- Adhere to safe work practices
- Must have proof of authorization to work in the United States
- Must be 18 years or older and drug-free
- Clear background check
- Strong communication skills
- Work effectively with minimal supervision, self-motivated and self-starter
- Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
- Physical requirements
- Ability to work outdoors, on uneven, slippery terrain in varying weather conditions with dust and allergens
- Ability to twist, bend, kneel, climb and use hand tools as necessary
- Strong commitment to teamwork
- Ability to adhere to the organization's policies, procedures and regulations
- Ability to adapt to changes throughout the day
- Must have a California Driver’s License