Job description

We are looking for a dependable, energetic, and vibrant sales person to sell our four signature items, Gumbo, Jambalaya, Red Beans, and Muffulettas, at Farmers Markets. The ideal person for this job will be someone who appreciates and enjoys delicious food, has a well defined palate, can describe flavors easily, and can descriptively sell these food items to customers with ease. "Foodies" are definitely welcome. Sales ability and experience is a must. Our items are pre-packaged, similar to if you were to buy them in the grocery store, and will be displayed on ice at the market and stored in a cooler.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• MUST HAVE AND BE WILLING TO USE PERSONAL VEHICLE FOR WORK. Valid DL and clean driving record is required. This vehicle must be either a hatchback, truck, small SUV, van or minivan, wagon or some type of vehicle that can hold market setup and products (ie. canopy, large ice chest, tables, etc.) PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SUITABLE VEHICLE.
• Must be willing to drive to pick up product in Torrance, drive to market location, and back to Torrance after the market. I will do my best to make this as convenient as possible.
• Must be able to lift 50+lbs. Ice chests with product and ice are heavy.

Market locations can be in LA and/or Orange County. Pickup and drop off location for product and setup is in Torrance. So, to be clear, you will be picking up product and setup in Torrance, then driving to market to sell, and returning to Torrance to drop off setup/monies etc...Markets are all on Saturday and Sunday, so traffic should not be an issue. Market times are usually from 9am-2pm or so, sometimes 1pm. Plan for these shifts to be 7am-3pm, Sundays are sometimes shorter. This is a fun job, you will meet alot of people and be interacting with the public constantly. You will be representing our brand so fun, playful, but respectful are all important qualities to possess. Pay is $140 base with sales incentives up to $200 a day. Our food is outstanding and unique...so you can believe in the product you are selling! Please check out our Instagram page (@getdowngumbo) to see if this is a job you would enjoy doing. Only serious applicants please.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $140.00 - $200.00 per day

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a vehicle that can transport equipment and product from pick-up location to the markets? Vehicle cannot be a sedan...must be a hatchback, small suv, truck, wagon, etc...a vehicle with a separate trunk space will not work.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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