Employment Opportunities:
Delivery and Farmers Market Sales
About the Job
Our FARMERS MARKET SALES & DELIVERY staff will be based out of the Ridgefield business office, and will be responsible for driving our delivery van from Ridgefield to the farm in West Suffield to pick up and deliver CSA shares, restaurant wholesale orders, and farmers market produce (about 200 miles daily round-trip). They will report directly to the Sales Manager and Operator to coordinate deliveries and other tasks as needed.
Strong communication skills are a must. The Driver will also be responsible for setting up the CSA drops for the customers at each location. Strong organization skills and attention to detail is crucial to ensure customer satisfaction and accuracy. On Saturday and Sunday, we are full-season vendors at farmers markets, which require all sales staff to be on duty. Staff will be responsible for unloading, setting up, creating displays, labeling prices, restocking throughout the market, interacting with customers, answering questions, tracking sales, breaking down stand, and delivering remaining produce to customers.
SCHEDULE
We are looking to hire Part-Time immediately. Full time will be June through October (may be extended to year-round with reduced winter hours) 3-5 days per week, including weekends. Saturday and Sundays are a must in order to staff our Farmers Markets. We are looking for two drivers for this position, so work schedules will change week to week giving both drivers a chance to have weekends off.
QUALIFICATIONS
COMPENSATION
$12-15/hour
TO APPLY
Send a resume with cover letter to max@simpaugfarms.com
Use subject line FARMERS MARKET SALES & DELIVERY
Feel free to call about the job as well 203-984-7289
Our FARMERS MARKET SALES & DELIVERY staff will be based out of the Ridgefield business office, and will be responsible for driving our delivery van from Ridgefield to the farm in West Suffield to pick up and deliver CSA shares, restaurant wholesale orders, and farmers market produce (about 200 miles daily round-trip). They will report directly to the Sales Manager and Operator to coordinate deliveries and other tasks as needed.
Strong communication skills are a must. The Driver will also be responsible for setting up the CSA drops for the customers at each location. Strong organization skills and attention to detail is crucial to ensure customer satisfaction and accuracy. On Saturday and Sunday, we are full-season vendors at farmers markets, which require all sales staff to be on duty. Staff will be responsible for unloading, setting up, creating displays, labeling prices, restocking throughout the market, interacting with customers, answering questions, tracking sales, breaking down stand, and delivering remaining produce to customers.
SCHEDULE
We are looking to hire Part-Time immediately. Full time will be June through October (may be extended to year-round with reduced winter hours) 3-5 days per week, including weekends. Saturday and Sundays are a must in order to staff our Farmers Markets. We are looking for two drivers for this position, so work schedules will change week to week giving both drivers a chance to have weekends off.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experienced driver with valid driver's license and clean driving record (No Exceptions)
- Available to work scheduled shifts with some flexibility on daily start and end times
- Available to work weekends, with limited time-off requests during peak season (Time off must be pre-approved by manager)
- Fast learner, able to solve problems as they arise with little direction
- Outgoing and personable attitude
- Able to learn quickly and prioritize tasks efficiently
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Professional in communication, customer service, and sales
- Friendly, fun, welcoming, and ready to engage with customers
- Able to work long shifts 8-10 hours
- Must maintain professional appearance at all times
- Enthusiastic about local food and farming, and committed to quality
- Able to adapt and do other tasks outside of the basic job description
- Punctual, reliable, efficient, and able coordinate delivery routes and schedules with sales team
COMPENSATION
$12-15/hour
TO APPLY
Send a resume with cover letter to max@simpaugfarms.com
Use subject line FARMERS MARKET SALES & DELIVERY
Feel free to call about the job as well 203-984-7289