We are looking for a dynamic Sales Associate to join our small, home-based business that sells dog and cat treats, along with a few other products, at farmers markets in the greater Edmonton area.

This role is specifically for a farmers market that occurs every other Saturday, with the possibility of adding Friday evenings and additional Saturdays if you're interested in more hours.

We need someone to help us finish out the market season until Thanksgiving, with potential for additional shifts during the Christmas season. Please note that this is a contract position (independent contractor), not an employee role.

Duties:

• Pick up and drop off supplies from our storage and transport them to the market location
• Dress appropriately for outdoor weather (most markets are outside)
• Set up and tear down the sales booth
• Engage with customers to promote and sell products
• Use your product knowledge to help customers make informed choices
• Offer samples to customers
• Take photos of the booth and visiting animals for social media
• Provide excellent customer service before, during, and after the sale
• Operate a mobile point-of-sale system to handle transactions accurately
• Maintain a clean and organized sales area
• Upsell and cross-sell to increase sales revenue

Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver's license and your own vehicle capable of transporting market supplies
• Comfortable around cats and dogs
• Own a smartphone with data to process debit/credit transactions
• Ability to read a paper map if needed
• Proficient in basic math for transactions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage warmly with customers
• Able to read, write, and communicate clearly in English
• Basic technology skills to use Bluetooth, Google Email, Google Calendar, Google Drive, and social media

Pay starts at $15/hr + 10% commission paid out biweekly.

If you enjoy working independently, meeting new people, and spending time outdoors with pets around, we would love to have you join us to help finish out our market season strong!