Fort Greene Granola is looking for a magnetic, confident, and empathetic salesperson to join our fun and fast-growing Brooklyn team! Baseball fans, people who are outgoing yet down-to-earth, and talented actors, artists, and storytellers are strongly encouraged to apply. If you’re a likable person who’s passionate about food and baseball – and you believe in their power to evoke strong emotions and to bring stories to life – we’d love for you to join our team.
About Fort Greene Granola
We create thrilling, sensory-rich food experiences that evoke nostalgia, joy, and the magic of baseball memories. Our "Ballpark Classic" snack blends timeless stadium flavors like peanuts, caramel, pretzels, and sunflower seeds — and we need someone who can help us share its story with the world. Our artisanal superfood granolas, featuring organic ingredients from local family farms, transport customers to beautiful and thrilling places, present and past, producing sensory-rich experiences that make people feel more connected and fully alive.
Position Overview
Our Sales Specialist will be extremely important to our company. You’ll be selling our granola and our “Ballpark Classic” snack at farmers markets and popup events. You’ll be interacting with customers, passing out samples, and creating an amazing vibe and welcoming atmosphere for neighbors and customers alike. Above all, you’ll be showcasing our products with the excitement, nostalgia, and joy that embody our brand. Eventually, you’ll be entrusted with helping us expand our sales team as we grow. The role has significant growth potential.
Key Responsibilities
Selling our Granola and our Ballpark Classic snack at weekend Farmers Markets, popups, sports venues, and baseball-
related events
Taking payments, handling transactions, and responsibly reporting back to the company’s executive team
Engaging customers in meaningful conversations about baseball, food, and nostalgia
Setting up and breaking down our Granola Booth and tent
Contributing to our mission by suggesting new sales and marketing enhancements that evoke a sense of place, nostalgia, and
adventure
. Helping train additional salespeople as our company grows
We're Looking For Someone's Who:
Is excited to bring stories, experiences, and memories to life through taste
. Is outgoing, optimistic, and approachable with excellent conversational skills
Is a great listener who is non-judgmental and can carry a conversation with regular customers and strangers alike
Has at least one year of experience in a face-to-face sales role
Demonstrates presence and confidence
Believes in food's power to connect people
. Is creative and artistic, with fresh ideas for improving our Market Stand presentation
Is available Saturdays and Sundays
Die-hard baseball fans, terrific communicators, and talented actors and storytellers are strongly encouraged to apply
What We Offer
. A creative, collaborative, and welcoming work environment where fresh ideas are encouraged and where human connection is
paramount
Competitive pay and significant growth potential within a mission-driven, fast-growing company
If you’re a lover of people and baseball who is eager to bring your sales skills to an innovative Brooklyn-based brand, we’d love for you to join us!
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief statement about why this job opportunity excites you.