Farmers Market Sales Associate Lady in the Wild
- Date Posted February 27, 2024
- Location Denver, CO
- Category Business / Culinary
- Job type Summer Job
From the 1920s, campers have become synonymous with a sense of adventure and discovery for the everyday American. As an ode to my own adventure through the landscape of food, as well as the adventures I hope to now take with you, Lady in the Wild calls one of these iconic campers home.
Lady in the Wild food truck strives to create a different experience compared to your typical food truck. Focused on "food for every adventure," the goal is to provide high end food for events and weddings that may not otherwise have access to a full catering experience.
Going into our third season of being open, our gears are focused towards special events, weddings, pop ups and retreats as well as farmers markets selling our hummus and other dips.
Job description From pulling up at various locations and pop ups in Denver, to catering events, weddings and parties, as well as festivals, our mission is to truly serve "food for every adventure."
As Lady in the Wild expands, we are bringing our hummus and other products to multiple farmers markets in the Denver and Boulder area.
We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused individuals to join our team as a Farmers Market Sales Associate. The ideal candidate will be responsible setting up, the operation, and sales activities at our farmers market booth. They will engage with customers, promote our products, handle transactions, and contribute to creating a positive shopping experience for all patrons.
This job will also include shifts to produce and package hummus at our commissary, if interested, meaning there are opportunities for multiple roles and growth in the company.
Ideally, this candidate will:
-Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with customers and staff.
-Be kind, adaptive, a good listener and have a positive attitude in general.
-Have great interpersonal skills and the willingness to chat with customers nonstop throughout their shift and the desire to talk about and sell our hummus and other dips.
-Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
-Previous experience in customer service, sales, or retail preferred.
-Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
-Knowledge of or interest in local food systems, agriculture, and sustainable farming practices.
-Flexibility to work weekends and holidays for the peak season from April-October as well as the willingness (and excitement!) to work outside in all elements.
-Be a morning person :)
-Have a vehicle to pickup, transport and drop off items needed for each market.
-Be able to lift 50 lbs.
Responsibilities:
-Setting up and organization of the booth before the start of the farmers market, ensuring all products are attractively displayed and properly stocked.
-Greet customers warmly and engage them in conversation to understand their needs and preferences.
-Provide information about our products, including ingredients, pricing, and availability, to educate customers and promote sales.
-Offer samples of products to customers to encourage sales and provide a memorable shopping experience.
-Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently using a point-of-sale system, handling cash and card payments.
-Monitor inventory levels and communicate with team members regarding restocking needs.
-Pack up the booth at the end of the farmers market, ensuring all products and equipment are properly stored and transported back to the commissary.
Benefits:
-Competitive hourly wage
-Opportunities for growth and advancement
-Employee discounts on product
-Supportive and inclusive work environment