COMPANY DESCRIPTION
The Welle Made Co. is a Ghanaian-American micro bakery based in the DC area. We are a small, black immigrant and woman-owned bakery. We are well known for our sublime, savory, artisanal hand pies made with the finest ingredients.
We participate in several large-scale markets and festivals in the local area and ship our products nationwide. We're lucky to have been featured in several local and national media like District Fray, E! News, and Buzzfeed.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for our next cohort of farmers’ market sales associates! This position is contracted for March 18th to September 15th, requiring a minimum of 20 hours per week, with the opportunity for additional hours, and the contract is renewable.
We are in search of outgoing, passionate, and driven farmers’ market sales associates to manage various markets each week and provide exceptional customer service to consumers in Northern VA and DC areas. This role requires a passion for food, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. If you love food and you get excited about serving the local community, this might be the position for you.
Here’s what you will accomplish:
Deliver exceptional customer service to consumers at various local markets
Set up, break down, and carefully pack tents, signage, and other equipment
Perform sales duties using POS systems, such as accurate and efficient processing of various forms of payment (cash, credit cards, etc.) to track all sales
Meet and exceed monthly sales targets
Collect and report data including inventory for each market or event
Showcase and sell products to all consumers
Comply with rules and regulations laid out by market vendors and events
Practice exceptional food safety and sanitation
Maintain a neat set-up at markets at all times
Maintain knowledge of all goods sold, such that you can thoughtfully discuss sourcing, ingredients, and recommendations with guests
Operate company vehicle(s) and comply with all state laws
Maintain company vehicle in exceptional condition
Complete other duties as assigned
Here’s what we’re looking for:
Valid driver's license and a vehicle (required)
US work authorization (required)
Excellent communication skills
Ability to stand for extended periods as required to perform essential functions
Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
Collaborative, a problem solver
Ability to manage your time effectively and be organized
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
$15 per hour (plus tips!)
FARMERS’ MARKET LOCATIONS
Reston
The White House
Alexandria
Arlington
Dale City
Dupont Circle
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
Email your resume, references, and a brief letter of interest to [email protected].