About Us
Young Urban Farmers™ is a Toronto-based company that helps people grow their own fresh food in the city. Founded in 2009, we hope to share our passion for local organic produce by making gardening simple, fun, and rewarding for people across the GTA, Ontario and beyond.
Since our inception, we’ve helped all sorts of people with their edible gardening needs. We’ve provided self-watering and ornamental containers for a simple and easy-to-manage balcony garden. We’ve tilled the land, taken out sod, and converted underutilized backyard space into thriving vegetable gardens. We’ve setup raised bed kitchen gardens that provide fresh greens and salads throughout the summer. And we’ve had the privilege of setting up a garden for an urban restaurant/boutique hotel. Whatever your needs, we’ve got a wide range of products and consulting services to help you out.
Our specialty lies in edible vegetable gardening – whether it is in your backyard, front yard, patio, balcony or rooftop. We believe in local, organic, and sustainably-grown food you can feel proud of eating and sharing with your friends and family.
Are you passionate about sales and urban farming? If so, we’ve got the perfect part-time job opportunity for you. We’re looking for one new sales representative to join our team for 2015. Read below for the job description and how to apply.
Job Description
As a sales and marketing representative, you will conduct sales presentations to prospective customers, explaining and selling our gardening products and services. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required for the successful candidate. Sales presentations take place primarily in the evenings and on weekends. Access to a vehicle, and computer with internet access is required. Sales and product training will be provided. The position will run from approximately March 15th to June 15th with the majority of the work concentrated around April and May.
Marketing tasks will involve tabling at events, and direct marketing via phone calls and flyer drops.
Additional Duties
Email and telephone followup on leads and referrals as assigned
Identify and resolve client concerns
Update sales database on a biweekly basis (2x per week)
Prepare sales contracts
Other duties as assigned
Application Process
Contact us before applying if you have any questions. Applications must include a cover letter and resume and will be accepted by email only to:
jobs@youngurbanfarmers.com
Attention: Chris.
Applications will be accepted until midnight March 15, 2015.
Qualifications
Strong listening, communication and interpersonal skills
Previous sales skills strongly preferred
Ability to persuade and influence others
Possession of a valid driver’s license
Basic computer and internet skills
Results-driven with a desire to succeed and work independently
Previous gardening skills strongly preferred but not required
Interest and passion for gardening and fresh local organic produce
Other Notes
Access to a vehicle required
Training will be provided
This is not a commission-based job
The majority of the work will take place during weekday evenings and weekends
The position will be available from March 15st to June 15th.
Each sales presentation will last approximately 1 hour
Compensation
$20 per sales presentation
$10 bonus for each closed sales presentation
When applying, please indicate that you saw this posting at GoodWork.ca.