Farmers Market Booth Manager

About the Company:

Corey’s Chocolate is a small family-owned and operated chocolate business based out of Longmont, CO. We have been in business since 2018 and sell our products at Farmers Markets and live shows throughout Northern Colorado. We have a passion for producing delicious, premium chocolate treats and confections and have amassed an adoring fan base for our products over the years.

About the Role:

• Title: Summit/Eagle County Farmer’s Market Manager
• This a part-time, contract position
• You will be responsible for the Thursday night Vail Market, the Dillon Market (Fridays) and the Vail Market (Sundays)
• You must have availability on every Thursday from 2:30pm - 7:30pm, every Friday from 7:30am-2:30pm and every Sunday from 7am-4pm
• For the right person, there is also a possibility to take on the Steamboat Market on Saturday
• This is a great opportunity to connect with the local community and delight people with our delicious chocolate treats
• This is a seasonal position, starting in June and going through early October
• You will be the primary manager at the booth, working alone or managing one helpers as needed
• Compensation of $22/hour plus tips (tips are usually an additional $7-10/hour per person), and a 5% commission upon completion of all shifts (commission is an average of $10/hour as well)
• Market hours & location:
• Vail Thurs - Thursdays 4pm-7pm
• Dillon Farmers Market- Fridays 9am-2pm
• Vail Farmers Market - Sundays 9:30am-3:30pm
• Possible other market - Steamboat - Saturdays 9am-2pm

Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle that has the capacity to transport market set-up equipment including a 10’ by 10’ collapsable standup tent, up to six large coolers, folding tables, weights for tent, and other market materials (Vehicle can be an SUV, truck or large hatchback with folding seats)
• Able to lift 50 lbs and able to stand at the booth for 6+ hour long shifts
• Able to set up and break down the Market Booth before and after the market and during rainy, windy, and other inclement weather conditions
• Must have a friendly personality and the ability to maintain a positive attitude for a 6+ hour market shift
• Must be able to make sales of chocolate products to the public efficiently and effectively in a friendly and kind manner
• Must have a well-groomed and neat appearance

Responsibilities:

• Setting up, operating, and breaking down the Corey’s Chocolate booth at farmer’s markets
• Transporting product and market materials to and from our storage depot in Silverthorne, and to/from the applicable market
• Responsible for all chocolate products; includes keeping product safe from the heat and inclement weather, protecting glass jars and all other products from damage, and ensuring that ice packs and coolers are keeping the chocolate at a safe temperature - this includes taking ice packs home and refreezing overnight to protect product in coolers
• Using the sales script to make sales to farmer’s market customers and educating customers about Corey’s Chocolate and our products
• Training and coaching the sales associates in the methods of sales using the training and operations manual and sales script
• Supervising and supporting the sales associates during their market shift
• Being courteous, friendly, and kind with all customers, team members, other vendors, and market coordinators and staff
• Collecting and safeguarding all cash until it is deposited in the designated manner
• Completing the inventory and sales summary sheet before the completion of market shift.
• Communicating by text or call with the business owner about any market needs including (market equipment, product needs, staffing needs, and any other support)
• Completing all agreed upon market shifts through the season to receive the commission bonus

Expectations:

• Arrive to markets with a clean and professional appearance adhering to the dress code standard
• Arrive on time - picking up supplies and products from storage depot ahead of markets and arriving at markets at least one hour prior to start time
• Follow operational procedures and sales scripts as documented in operations manual
• Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and to work hard
• Manage breaks and booth coverage during markets

If you have any questions please email us at support@coreyschocolate.com.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Shift:

• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own vehicle that you are willing to drive to and from markets? If so, what kind?
• Are you able to lift 50 lbs?
• Are you available to work from 8am-4pm on Sundays?
• Are you available to work 2:30pm-7:30pm on Thursdays?
• Are you available to work from 7:30am-2:30pm on Fridays?
• Are you interested in the Steamboat Market (Saturdays) as well?

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person