Craic Crew - Farmers Market Sales (part time)

Job: Craic Crew - Market Sales 

Location: Greater Lowell & Boston area

Wages: $16 / hour + commission

Hours - 6 - 10 hours / week (mainly weekends, but other days a possibility)

To apply: Please send an introductory email with a resume to Brian at brian@crafthtosauce.com. Applications will close in early March with decisions being made at the end of March.

 

Summary: 

 

As a part time member of the Craic Crew, you'll be a crucial part of our community engagement and sales team, having lots of interactions with our local community. This job is for people mainly looking for one shift per week to represent Craic Sauce at a weekly or bi-weekly farmers market. 

 

Your responsibilities will span across weekly farmers market management, where you'll oversee booth setup, engage with customers, and showcase our hot sauce products. Additionally, you'll have an opportunity to actively participate in cooking sessions to understand the culinary aspects of hot sauce production and engage in farming operations, including picking peppers and tomatoes. 

 

Responsibilities: 

 

Weekly Farmers Market Management:

• Take charge of managing a weekly farmers market, overseeing booth setup, product display, and customer interactions.

• Engage with customers and take them through samples of our hot sauce products, answer inquiries, and build positive relationships.

 

Expectations: 

• Interest in food, community and/or hot sauce.

• Being a good listener, ability to project voice, being engaging and polite.

• Openness to learn and to receive and provide feedback

• A desire to work with teams and engage with people in the community

• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license to be considered for the position. (Driving to farmers markets is another requirement.)

• Being able to learn quickly and follow all food and safety guidelines

• Must be able to lift 30-50 lbs repeatedly and easily, and work physically for 4 + hours

 

Skills:

 

Bring that Craic energy - Good craic is the reason for starting this. We encourage you and the people we interact with to be present and kind, and bring a positive attitude and energy. 

 

Coachability -  Should be open to receiving constructive criticism, actively seek opportunities for improvement, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning.

 

Team Collaboration: Sales is a team effort, so the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in sales, marketing, and other departments is crucial.

 

Initiative- Should demonstrate a strong work ethic, actively engage in their responsibilities, and go above and beyond to contribute to the success of the team and company.

Strong Verbal & Written Communication: Clear and effective communication is crucial for interacting with potential customers, understanding their needs, and conveying information about our products. You don’t need to be an extravert, but you do need to speak up and be proactive.

To apply: Please send an introductory email with a resume to Brian at brian@crafthtosauce.com. Applications will close in early March with decisions being made at the end of March.