Sustainable Agriculture Sales Consultant

Vegetable and CSA Farm Box Salesperson (Seattle)

What We are Looking For

Are you passionate about vegetables and sustainable agriculture? Do you love meeting and talking to new people? Are you focused, unapologetic, and ethical in your push to meet goals?

River Run Farm is looking for a few fine folks to help us sign up Seattle residents for our organic CSA program at farmer’s markets across the city. We produce, package, and deliver organic produce from our farm to people’s homes and we need help spreading the word. Our produce is delivered to our customers within 24 – 48 hours of it being harvested–resulting in maximum flavor and nutrient density.

The role’s primary goal consists of engaging with potential customers at farmer’s markets in Seattle and selling them a CSA farm box. The role’s secondary goal is to help increase sales of market vegetables via direct engagement. Essentially, say hi to everyone and help them get farm-fresh veggies.

*Must live in or near Seattle and have reliable transportation*

Our Markets:

• Ballard;
• West Seattle;
• And more!

Compensation

$20/hr, plus uncapped commissions on CSA farmbox sales, and access to fresh, organic vegetables. A competent sales person at a regular traffic market can expect to earn between $30/hour, or more. A skilled sales person could earn $40/hour, or more on some days.

Shifts are generally between 4 to 8 hours, a few days a week.

Prior sales experience is great, but our staff has extensive experience in sales and training and can help with professional development as needed.

River Run Farm

Co-founded in 2013 by farmer friends sharing a deep reverence for good food and good living, River Run

Farm raises Certified Organic produce on 100+ acres along the Dungeness River near Sequim, WA on the Olympic Peninsula.

@riverrunfarm_sequim

www.riverrun.farm

Other Duties:

– Engage customers and sell produce

– Load and unload produce from warehouse or truck into van

– Set up and break down market stand

– Maintain relationships with other vendors and market staff

– Keep records of produce brought, sold, and returned

– Perform and maintain after-market sales with restaurants

SKILLS NEEDED:

● An interest and ability to communicate clearly and comfortably

● Easy to get along with and positive attitude

● A familiarity with vegetables and an eye for quality differences

● An ability to work diligently and maintain focus for through tedious tasks

● An ability to do physically demanding work and stand for hours

● Thoughtfulness and an aptitude for listening, an ability to be sensitive to the needs of your

teammates

● Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly

● Must be able to bend, crawl, and kneel for extended periods of time

● Must be tolerant to all weather conditions (including wind, cold, sun, and rain)

● Applicants should have a positive attitude towards hard work and readily display the ability to

successfully engage with instruction and feedback.

Please send your resume, 2-3 professional references, and a short statement of why you are interested to be considered for this position. Thank you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 – $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
• Uncapped commission

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: On the road