Food Sales Associate

About Us:

Market 49 Fine Foods is a dynamic and rapidly growing frozen foods company, specializing in high-quality flash-frozen oven-ready meals. We are committed to delivering fresh and delicious options to our customers. As we expand our reach, we are seeking motivated and results-driven Sales Representatives to join our team and represent our brand at farmers markets, trade shows, and local pop-up markets.

Job Responsibilities:

Market Presence:

- Establish and maintain a strong presence at local farmers markets, trade shows, and pop-up markets.

- Set up and manage the Market 49 Fine Foods booth, ensuring it is visually appealing and attracts customers.

Sales and Customer Engagement:

- Actively engage with customers to promote and sell our high-quality flash-frozen oven-ready meals.

- Provide product knowledge and answer inquiries about ingredients, sourcing, and benefits.

- Meet and exceed sales targets through effective communication and relationship-building.

Relationship Building:

- Develop and maintain positive relationships with farmers market organizers, trade show coordinators, and customers. This includes providing good customer service to our customers.

- Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials and strategies for events.

Outdoor Shifts:

- During the summer, most shifts will take place outside.

- Must be willing to work in all types of weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to occasionally lift items when setting up and taking down the booth.

Qualifications:

- Fluency in English is required.

- Previous experience in sales, preferably in a food service or related industry, is not required but considered an asset.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

- Knowledge and passion for quality frozen food products.

- Availability to work Thursday to Sunday, mornings, or early evening shifts.

- Availability for both full-time and part-time positions.

- Possession of a driver's license and access to a car is not required but considered an asset.

- Following food safe guidelines is required (training provided).

- Food Safe Level 1 is an asset but not required.

- Must be willing to travel as our markets happen all over the Lowermainland

Compensation:

- Competitive hourly rate with performance bonuses.

- Performance reviews conducted every six months.

Benefits:

- Opportunities for career advancement.

- Employee discounts on Market 49 Fine Foods frozen products.

- Free staff meal at the end of each shift.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Salary: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Store discount

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Morning shift

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• sales: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Serving It Right (preferred)
• Driving Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (preferred)

Work Location: In person