Original job description
Description
At Lufa Farms, our mission is to create a better food system by growing food where people live and growing it more sustainably. To do so, we work with partner farmers, artisans, and neighbourhood pick-up points. We’re out to find dedicated and passionate sales representatives to reach out to our future customers and explain how they can support local farmers and food makers simply by becoming Lufavores.
Sales Representatives report to the Sales Manager and work with a dynamic and positive team that enjoys celebrating their successes. They’re vital to us achieving our mission because they reach out to people in our community and inform them about what we do during various events. Each conversation prompts individuals to reconsider how their food is sourced and from where. Overall, they’re ambassadors that persuade people to switch their current way of doing groceries for a more local and sustainable option by signing them up. So, if you’re outgoing and love to talk, we encourage you to apply for this role!
Responsibilities
Represent Lufa Farms at events, while signing up new Lufavores;
Assemble and disassemble the sales kiosk;
Create reports after each event;
Carry necessary material (signs, sandwich board, etc);
Make follow-up calls to prospective customers (warm calls).
Requirements
Must be local to the Greater Ottawa Area (visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not provided).
Bilingualism (French and English) preferred; English-only candidates may also be considered.
Have a valid driver's license and car;
An effective and friendly communicator;
Excellent listening skills;
A proactive mindset;
Result oriented;
Able to lift and carry 40 kg;
Availability: Flexible schedule, with weekend shifts potentially required.
Assets
Sales experience;
Passion for food;
Well versed in sustainability, food systems, and food;
Genuine interest and enthusiasm for the Lufa Farms mission.
Schedule
We offer flexible schedules, but weekend shifts are required. (potentially required)
We are currently searching for weekday and/or weekend availabilities.
Compensation And Benefits
30% off your Lufa Farms basket;
Flexible schedules (for students, we’ll accommodate your studies);
1-1 training to build your sales skill set;
MacBook Air provided;
Access to TELUS Health Virtual Care (direct contact to health professionals by phone, video, or chat) and the Employee and Family Assistance Program (professional, short-term counseling, covering a broad range of interpersonal issues).
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Responsibilities
Represent Lufa Farms at events, engage prospective customers, and sign up new customers by promoting local and sustainable food options. Set up and take down the sales kiosk, transport event materials, prepare reports, and make follow-up calls to prospective customers.
Requirements
Candidates must be local to the Greater Ottawa Area, have a valid driver's license and car, communicate effectively, listen well, and be able to lift and carry 40 kg. A proactive, results-oriented approach and flexible availability, including potential weekend shifts, are required; bilingualism and sales experience are preferred.
Skills
- Sales
- Customer Outreach
- Persuasive Communication
- Friendly Communication
- Active Listening
- Lead Follow-Up
- Event Representation
- Sales Reporting
- Proactive Mindset
- Results Orientation
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to Lift and Carry 40 Kg
- Food Systems Knowledge
- Sustainability Knowledge
- Local Food Knowledge
Benefits
- 30% Discount on Lufa Farms Basket
- Flexible Schedule
- One-on-One Sales Training
- MacBook Air Provided
- TELUS Health Virtual Care
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Short-Term Counseling
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sales
- Agriculture
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Food & Beverage
Keywords
- Lufa Farms
- Sales Representative
- Sales
- Business Development
- Customer Outreach
- Customer Sign-Ups
- Event Sales
- Sales Kiosk
- Sales Reporting
- Warm Calls
- Local Farmers
- Local Food
- Sustainable Food
- Food Systems
- Sustainability
- Community Engagement
- Greater Ottawa Area
- Valid Driver's License
- Personal Vehicle
- Weekend Availability
- Flexible Schedule
- Lufavores
