Apple Ridge Farm is continuing to grow and expand to new Farmers' Markets! In order to make sure we can continue to provide great service to our shoppers and increase our sales, we are looking for a few reliable, outgoing, and energetic salespeople to join our talented Farmers’ Market team. You would meet up at the farm, (depending on the market you go to, you may meet up with another market employee), take a van to your market location potentially with a small trailer and help set up our stand. Once the market begins, you would assist with selling our breads, baked goods and other value-added farm products for 3-5 hours before packing up and heading home.
Farmers markets are a fun place to be but setting up and breaking down the stands can be strenuous and you will need to lift crates/tables/bread cases/tents that all weigh between 20-50 pounds.
*Qualifications:*
* Excellent customer service skills with a proven track record of retail sales experience
* Proficiency in operating a cash register and handling basic math calculations
* Ability to effectively communicate in English
* Experience in product demonstrations and upselling techniques
* Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time efficiently
* Prior experience in technology sales or electronics sales is preferred
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment
*Pay and training:*
We will hire our Farmers' Market staff members at a range of $14-$16 per hour depending on experience. After the initial probation period (4 shifts worked with no call outs), and evaluation from Market Management, new staff members will increase in wages.
Our Market Operations Coordinator will help train and nurture new team members to make sure that they are learning, growing and reaching benchmarks. New hires will progress as fast as they want to - some may have the product knowledge down and skills acquired in a short time and will quickly jump up the pay scale - others may take all season. It's completely up to each individual person.
*The culture of the market team:*
We are a group of people from a wide variety of backgrounds that come together to have fun and work hard on the weekend. We are considerate of one another's time and always show up because we know our friends & teammates are counting on us. This is a group of people that genuinely enjoy each other, the products we sell and the job that we do. We get to sell top quality products with top quality ingredients - if you are passionate about bringing good quality food to as many people as possible and working with great people while you do it, this job is for you.
*Job expectations:*
- Season length/commitment
Our season runs from May through November with a shorter and small winter market season in between. We are looking for people who can commit to the full season with us.
We are seeking people that want to work Saturday, Sunday or both. We know that our season runs during the summer and that people want to take vacation. We expect that everyone will take up to 4 days off during the main season.
No call/no shows will be immediately released from employment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6 – 12 per week
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
Shift:
* Day shift
* Morning shift
Work Location: In person