**Overview:**
We are seeking a dynamic Farmers' Market Associate to join our team. As a Farmers' Market Associate, you will play a crucial role in representing our farm, Seas Greens, driving sales, and providing exceptional customer service at farmers' markets.
**Responsibilities:**
- Pickup and drop off Seas Greens microgreens and all necessary materials for the farmers' market from our urban farm in Vista.
- Transport, set up, and break down the booth at the farmers' market.
- Engage with customers to understand their needs and preferences, promoting Seas Greens products effectively.
- Provide premium sales service to all customers in a timely manner
- Communicate product knowledge, ensuring accurate signs and appealing displays.
- Maintain a clean and organized booth space.
- Account for all sales transactions, accurately recording returns, and noting any reasons for discrepancies.
- Respectfully and professionally interface with farmers' market managers and other vendors.
**Skills:**
- Passion for healthy food, farming, or the farmer's market community with a desire to learn about Seas Greens microgreens.
- Ability to operate professionally and positively in a sales representative position.
- Effective communication skills and ability to promote Seas Greens to customers fluidly and accurately.
- Enthusiasm, punctuality, good attitude, and ability to work autonomously.
- Strong organizational skills and experience in retail sales.
- Ability to sell and upsell products.
- Familiarity with cash register operations and POS systems for transactions.
- Knowledge of retail math principles.
**Requirements:**
- Must be available to work weekends. Weekday availability is a bonus.
- Must be available on the following dates: June 29, 30; July 6, 7, 10, 13, 14; August 3, 4.
- Must have your own mid-size vehicle to take to the market.
- Must live within 15 minutes of Vista.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $18.88 - $21.03 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Ability to Commute:
- Vista, CA 92083 (Required)
Work Location: In person