What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cider Sales Representative position at Fishkill Farms?
About Fishkill Farms:
Fishkill Farms is a 3rd-generation, 270 acre fruit and vegetable farm in the Hudson River Valley, only 70 miles north of New York City. Practicing sustainable farming, our produce is sold through Pick-Your-Own, our farm store, farmer’s markets and wholesale. Fishkill Farms grows over 100 acres of eco-certified and organic tree fruit and organic berries. Crops include peaches, cherries, strawberries and over 60 acres of dessert and cider apples, grown primarily for Pick-Your-Own and estate-made hard cider. At peak, we host thousands of visitors a day for apple picking. The farm also produces its own fresh-pressed cider, homemade pies, and donuts.
About Treasury Cider:
After over 100 years of growing apples, family owned Fishkill Farms began producing top quality hard cider in 2016, called Treasury Cider. The name invokes the farm’s founder, Henry Morgenthau Jr., who served as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury under President Roosevelt, and also speaks to the stewardship involved in planting and tending cider apples; and to their transformation into a beverage.
About the Treasury Cider NYC/HV Sales Representative Position:
We’re looking for candidates with a passion for customer service and a knowledge and appreciation for artisan cider, fine wine, beer and/or spirits to join the team as a Sales Representative at our family farm. This position could start as part-time or full, and would require you to travel locally to conduct sales meetings, tastings and deliveries (in New York City, the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas) with a personal vehicle. Mileage and travel expenses would be reimbursed. You will be focusing on pursuing new wholesale clients and maintaining and growing those relationships with the goal of expanding our product’s reach and getting it into the hands of more local customers.
Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Expanding your knowledge of cider and wine; learning about our tree-to-bottle ciders and the cider making process.
- Speak comfortably and in-depth to potential customers about: each of our cider varieties, our production techniques and philosophy of how we farm the apples and produce our cider.
- Cold-calling (via in-person visits, phone and email) local businesses to tell them about our products and set up tastings.
- Conduct private and public facing tastings for prospective clients to help them engage with the product and make them a repeat customer.
- Helping to grow our wholesale cider sales in the Hudson Valley and beyond by interacting with local liquor stores, restaurants, etc.
- Versatility, flexibility, commitment to excellence and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm are what we are looking for!
Prerequisites:
- 2 year previous experience selling and serving cider, wine or other similar artisan food or beverage products.
- Must be 21 years or older
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Reliable form of personal transportation you are willing to use for sales purposes, (mileage & expenses reimbursable).
- Based in NYC, Hudson Valley or Westchester.
Compensation:
- Compensation is based upon previous experience. Hourly rate plus sales commission.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Compensation Package:
- Commission pay
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22
