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Job Detail: Wholesale Sales Coordinator
About:
Brookford Farm is a 613 acre farm located along the Merrimack River in Canterbury, NH. We are a family owned regenerative farm focused on cultivating the living soil. We believe deeply in organic methods which will make our earth a better place for our children and we strive to produce high quality, pasture-oriented, nutrient-dense food year round. We offer a year-round CSA program and wholesale to delivery locations throughout NH and the Greater Boston area. Our products include 100% grass fed raw dairy, farmstead cheeses, 40 + acres of certified organic seasonal vegetables, pastured pork, 100% grass fed pasture raised beef, pastured chicken, lacto-fermented krauts and more!
Position Responsibilities:
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Process orders and maintain sales software (Local Food Marketplace) specifically designed for farms to maintain and grow existing accounts.
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Maintain accurate inventory in sales software - communicate with various departments on product availability.
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Inform delivery drivers of route changes and manage routes for profitability.
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Search on route for new accounts.
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Stage orders preparing for delivery.
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Marketing responsibilities include contributing to Brookford Farm Social Media accounts to help build a bridge between the farm and the community, email campaigns, print collateral, and seeking out other marketing opportunities for the farm.
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Creating community with on-farm events such as farm tours and our summer Burger Night event series.
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Representing Brookford Farm at stakeholder events as needed.
Position Qualifications:
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Be self-motivated, highly organized and quick to solve problems
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Be dynamic with customers, excellent communication skills.
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Strong computer skills.
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Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
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Have a passion for grass-based and organic farming.
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Have a desire to strengthen regional food systems.
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Geographical understanding of New Hampshire and Greater Boston.
To Apply:
Experience with sales, customer service, farming, graphic design, or working for a small business is a plus!
Please submit resume and cover letter explaining why you want to work for our company to brookfordfarm.info@gmail.com
For more info about Brookford Farm visit www.brookfordfarm.com
About the job
Location | Canterbury, NH |
Field | Administrative |
Time | Full-time |
Date | 27 September 2019 |