Position available:
Sales Representative & Marketing Assistant
36-40 hours per week / Reports to Sales & Marketing Manager
Introduction:
Real Pickles is a worker-owned co-operative in Greenfield, MA, producing organic fermented vegetables from Northeast-grown produce. Our mission is to promote human and ecological health by providing people with delicious, nourishing food and by working toward a regional, organic food system in the Northeast. We work to effect positive change for both people and the planet, from our commitment to purchase our vegetables exclusively from regional farms to our solar-powered and energy-efficient facility. Founded in 2001, Real Pickles has contributed to the modern resurgence of traditional fermented vegetables in the American diet and continues to be an industry leader in fermented foods. As a co-operative, each worker has the opportunity to become an owner of the business and participate in shaping its future. We are committed to the work of racial justice and to creating good jobs that support the dignity of all workers.
We are seeking a highly-qualified individual, who is inspired by our mission and interested in exploring worker-ownership in our co-op, to fill the role of Sales Representative & Marketing Assistant.
The work location is our facility in Greenfield, MA. and requires some overnight travel.
Job duties:
The Sales Representative & Marketing Assistant is responsible for supporting Real Pickles sales and marketing efforts by maintaining strong customer relationships, promoting brand awareness, and ensuring excellent customer service. This role involves a balance of inside and outside sales, customer support, marketing content development, and occasional participation in public events and product demonstrations. The position requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills and a passion for organic and local food.
Sales duties include generating leads, closing deals, tracking trends, and increasing sales at current accounts through a mix of phone, email, and in-person communication. This position includes customer service tasks such as taking orders, processing invoices, and arranging shipments, and may occasionally include assisting with distribution tasks and representing Real Pickles at weekend events.
Marketing responsibilities include working with the Marketing Manager to communicate the Real Pickles brand through the creation and maintenance of promotional materials, management of online communications including the website, blog, and social media, and supporting other related tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Ability to effectively problem solve with customers and co-workers
- Ability to independently manage and prioritize time and responsibilities
- Ability to process orders effectively and accurately
- Flexibility and ability to manage several tasks at once
- A collaborative and respectful team player
- Excellent computer skills and attention to detail
- Creativity and strong design skills
- Interest in organic, local and natural food trends
- Previous sales and/or marketing experience strongly preferred
- Valid drivers license
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Compensation and Benefits:
- $20 per hour
- Paid time off benefit
- Employer-sponsored health insurance plan available
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with 3% company match
- Eligibility after one year to become a worker-owner in our co-op
To apply:
Please email a resume, letter of interest and brief answers to the questions below. Send your email to jobs@realpickles.com. This position will remain open until it is filled.
- Please tell us about your interest in local and organic food trends. How would you describe Real Pickles' place in the local and organic food movement?
- As a sales representative, your job would include finding and establishing new customer accounts for Real Pickles and increasing sales through existing accounts. Please tell us about your style and approach to success with this type of work.
This position will remain open until it is filled.
Real Pickles is committed to an equitable, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is treated as a respected member of the team. We value having a diversity of life experiences and perspectives on our staff. Applicants who identify as people of color and/or LGBTQ+ are especially encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer.
