Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Employee discounts
- Training & development
Job Purpose:
This role involves setting up and breaking down the farmers market booth, managing sales transactions, maintaining inventory accuracy, replenishing products throughout the shift, and providing exceptional customer service.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Set up the farmers market booth, including canopies, tables, signage, and displays
- Sort and organize all items for easy access during market
- Set up product displays with clear labels for each item
- Prepare the POS system and count and record the cash bank before opening
- Greet customers warmly and maintain enthusiasm when selling products
- Provide product recommendations and answer customer inquiries based on extensive knowledge of all products
- Process transactions using the POS system and handle cash responsibly.
- Bag purchased items efficiently while ensuring accuracy
- Monitor inventory throughout the shift
- Remove sold-out items from the display promptly
- Refresh display so that it remains visually appealing throughout market
- Track leftover inventory and enter on Average Retail Sales sheet at the end of the shift
- Complete Daily Write-Up providing detailed information about market including things like most popular items, customer feedback, and any relevant notes from the market day.
- Wipe down bread display, inside of cooler and cooler bags, etc.
- Split cash tips evenly between cashiers working the shift.
- Reconcile cash, complete FM Cash Drawer spreadsheet and close out the POS system.
- Place POS equipment and cash pouch in the designated FM bin for drivers to pick up.
- Distribute any leftover products not donated as per company policy (e.g., take home or redistribute)
- Break down all equipment, including canopies, tables, signage, and displays.
- Assist drivers as needed if for unloading and picking up equipment/products.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Possess excellent basic math and computer skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer satisfaction-oriented and sales skills
Working Conditions and Expectations:
- Be able to work in hot, wet, humid and loud environment for long periods of time
- Be physically able to lift, reach, bend and stoop
- Work schedule will may vary between early mornings, weekends and holidays
- Shifts will range from 6 8 hours and you may at times be asked to work overtime
- Always act in a professional manner that represents the company, its owners, partners and staff.
- Work with a positive attitude in all types of situations
- Follow safety and sanitation rules and laws at all times
- Follow direction given by managers at the farmers markets and act respectfully toward the market staff
- Attend all scheduled employee meetings
- Always act in the best interest of the company, fellow employees, customers and market staff
- Welcome and accept feedback and coaching from the management team to maintain and grow as an employee
Physical Requirements:
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
- Repetitive tasks with few breaks
- Be able to work in a standing position for up to 10 hours.