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 are currently looking for help with our weekend markets - please apply for more information.
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% of market earnings
Trade policy at markets: $17 in cheese trade per market
30% off staff discount for all products
Reimbursement at current California rate ($.70/mile) when using personal vehicle to get to/from the markets from our warehouse in San Leandro
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. Use of a company van to get to and from the markets.
Represent Stepladder Ranch and Creamery with a positive attitude and enthusiasm
Become an expert about our products and provide excellent customer service to our customers
Transport product from warehouse to market and back, in company vehicle
Set up your market stand with appropriate merchandising
Strive to increase sales with innovative strategies and customer engagement
Maintain positive relationships with customers, market managers, and other vendors
Educate customers on cheese, meat, fruit, and family farming
Employ excellent attention to detail using our Point of Sale system including cash handling and credit card transactions
Cover other local markets as needed / availability permitting
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
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.
