Would you like to represent Stepladder Ranch and Creamery as a part-time sales associate at our farmers markets booths?!? If so, apply today!
Stepladder Ranch and Creamery is a small family run business that produces a diverse range of goods including an array of fruits, honey, pork, and beef as well as a selection of local cow’s milk and farmstead goat’s milk cheeses. Learn more about us on our website.
We’re looking for someone who loves people, thrives on conversation, and isn’t afraid to chase the “yes.” This is a role for someone who sees every customer interaction as an opportunity even when 95% of the time, the answer might be “no.” You don’t take it personally; you take it as a challenge.
As part of our farmers market team, you’ll be the face of our farm , sharing our story, sampling our cheeses, and building real connections with customers. It’s fast-paced, hands-on work that requires energy, focus, and a strong sales mindset. You’ll need to be confident, outgoing, and comfortable initiating conversations that turn curiosity into commitment.
Overview: Farmers Market Sales Associate for Stepladder Ranch & Creamery
Schedule: Determined by manager and employee availability
Compensation:
Hourly Rate: $20/hour
Sales commission: 2.5%-5% of market earnings based on sales
Trade policy at markets: $19 in cheese trade per market
30% off staff discount for all products
Job Description:
Working farmers markets in selling a variety of cheese, meat, fruit, honey, and Stepladder Products. This is a part-time role. The job involves starting and ending your shifts at the warehouse in San Leandro with a farmers market in between with the use of a company van to get to and from the markets.
We’re looking for someone who:
Can sell with heart, balancing warmth with determination
Understands that rejection is part of the job, and persistence pays off
Is reliable, honest, self-motivated, and able to manage setup, sales, and breakdown
Will grow and maintain positive relationships with customers, market managers, and other vendors
Will strive to increase sales with innovative strategies and customer engagement
Takes pride in representing a small farm and premium, handmade products
Can employ excellent attention to detail using our Point of Sale system including cash handling and credit card transactions
Loves food!
Weekend availability is required, along with reliable transportation and a genuine enthusiasm for local food and farming.
If you’re driven, personable, and ready to hustle in a community-centered environment we’d love to meet you.
Expectations:
Dependability and honesty
Weekends and some holiday weekends are a MUST (not Christmas or Thanksgiving)
Minimum 6-month commitment
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Reliable transportation to warehouse in San Leandro
Ability to stand for an extended period of time and lift 50+ lbs
Reliable communication; employees are expected to check their email at the start of their shift to see if there are any team updates, questions from management, or requests for market coverage.
