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Join a dynamic sales team at Riverford and embrace the joy of selling organic produce at exciting 'foodie' events
Overview
Salary
£26570
Location
Summerhouse Farm
Expires
Expires at anytime
At Riverford, we are passionate about organic farming and providing customers with fresh, high-quality produce. As an award-winning company known for our ethical and friendly approach, we're inviting dynamic individuals to join us as Sales Representatives. Our team is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle and sustainable practices, making this an exciting time to become part of our mission.
- Represent Riverford at various vibrant events and locations.
- Drive a 'Live Life on the Veg' van to reach customers in the Cambridge area.
- Engage with the public to discuss and sell organic veg boxes.
- Work a flexible schedule, including weekends, with a focus on work-life balance.
- Enjoy the outdoors and connect with the community as a brand ambassador.
- Outgoing, friendly personality with excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work flexibly with early starts or late finishes as needed.
- A full UK manual driving licence and confidence in driving.
- Motivated by targets and the opportunity for uncapped commissions.
- Team player with a love for fresh, organic produce.
Application Process:
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early application is recommended.
- The interview process includes 2 to 3 virtual stages and a final meeting with the sales team.
- Riverford's hiring approach is enjoyable and reflects the company's core values.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Representative to join our Cambridge-based sales team on a permanent basis. This role entails attending the region's best 'foodie' events throughout the year.
Sell something you believe in?
- Join our friendly home grown ethical & award-winning sales team
- We offer a basic salary of £26,570 pro rata together with a rewarding ‘on target’ uncapped commission
Location - This is a travelling / field based role based within across Cambridge region, working across a 1.5 hour radius. To support a healthy work-life balance, we kindly ask that candidates live within a 30-minute commute of our distribution hub on the outskirts of Cambridge: Summerhouse Farm, Melbourn, Royston SG8 6DL
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!
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!
- We provide on the farm sales team training & ongoing support out and about in the role.
- 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!
Application Process - We'll be reviewing applications throughout the duration of the advert and may choose to bring the closing date forward; therefore, we'd encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. The interview process will be a 2 to 3 stage journey, held virtually with an opportunity at the final stage to meet the sales team on location. We aim for this process to be not only enjoyable and insightful but also a true reflection of Riverford’s values.
