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Join an award-winning ethical sales team and embrace the outdoors with Riverford's vibrant seasonal Sales Representative role
Overview
Salary
£35500
Location
Wash Barn
Nomad Friendly?
In-person
Expires
Expires at anytime
Riverford Organic Farmers offers an exciting opportunity for a Sales Representative to be part of a company that champions sustainability and ethical food production. As an employee-owned leader in organic farming, Riverford is renowned for its commitment to quality and community, making it a thrilling place to work, especially for those passionate about fresh, organic produce and environmental stewardship.
- Seasonal position from end of March to October 2024, with a chance to attend fantastic regional food events.
- Travel and represent Riverford within a 1.5-hour radius of Buckfastleigh, Devon.
- Engage customers and promote organic veg boxes at various outdoor locations.
- Flexible schedule with a focus on weekend work.
- Uncapped commission with a pro rata salary up to £26,570 from April 2024.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
- A love for the outdoors and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Full UK manual driving license and driving experience.
We have an opportunity for a seasonal Sales Representative to join our South West sales team for a 6-7 month fixed term contract running from the end of March to October 2024, This is wonderful opportunity to join us across the Spring & Summer attending the best of the regions 'foodie' events
Sell something you believe in?
- Join our friendly home grown ethical & award-winning sales team
- We offer a basic salary of £24,155 pro rata rising to £26,570 pro rata as of April 1st 24, together with a rewarding ‘on target’ uncapped commission, realistic earnings circa £35k pro rata!
Location - This is a travelling / field based role based within across the South West, working across a 1.5 hour radius. Ideally, we are looking for a new team member who lives within a reasonable distance from our farm in Buckfastleigh, Devon where we pick up fresh produce to display twice a week.
For the love of the outdoors…
Our our passionate Sales Representatives travel in one of our ‘Live Life on the Veg’ vans to popular country markets, busy high street locations to regional shows striking up conversations with anyone & everyone about the wonderful fresh veg we lovingly grow and sell.
Our warm and engaging Sales Representatives have a bright and positive outlook as Riverford brand ambassadors, you’ll assist customers in choosing the right veg box most suited to their personal needs ensuring we offer a great customer experience.
Flexibility & great interpersonal skills are the key to success. Due to the nature of the Sales Representative role there will be early starts / late finishes, working across a flexible Monday to Sunday rota over a 5 day week with emphasis on weekends - However, there’s plenty of fresh air and fun to be enjoyed, rewarded with great earning potential and no two days will ever be the same!
To find out more please take a look at our day in the life of a sales rep video
Perks of being a Sales Representative for Riverford…
If you love the outdoors, striking up new conversations, great teamwork and Veg, it’s a winning role.
Fantastic earning potential, we believe in offering great rewards for a job truly well done. The commission is uncapped so it's certainly a role where the more you put in the more you get out!
Riverford are proud to be an employee-owned company, and a percentage of our yearly gross profits (tax free) are shared between our co-owners
We provide on the farm sales team training & ongoing support out and about in the role.
Riverford is a growing company with further opportunities for personal & professional development.
We love food and hope you do too, so we give our co-owners 25% off everything we sell on our website together with an abundance of free organic fruit and veg!
We’d love to hear from…
Naturally friendly, approachable individuals with confidence & charisma
Supportive team players who are motivated by achievable targets & rewards.
All applicants must hold a full UK manual driving licence and be an experienced driver as you'll be having many adventures in one of our 'Live life of the Veg' vans!
