Farmers Market Sales Associate

Farmers Market Sales Associate

True Pet Kitchens – San Diego, CA
Part-Time \| $20/hour Base Pay + Performance-Based Commission

Love pets and enjoy talking with people? We’re looking for energetic, personable team members who enjoy sales, customer interaction, and educating pet parents.

True Pet Kitchens is hiring outgoing, dependable Sales Associates to represent our premium pet wellness brand at farmers markets throughout San Diego County.

This is not a typical retail job—you’ll be part of a growing local business focused on premium nutrition and wellness products for dogs and cats.

Our farmers market booths are fast-paced, social, and highly interactive—perfect for someone who enjoys talking with people, working independently, and being around dogs all day.

Weekend market shifts may begin as early as 5:30 AM, depending on the market schedule. Candidates must be comfortable with early morning start times and weekend availability.

Our products include premium treats, toppers, wellness supplements, CBD products, algae omega oil, and more—all made with high-quality ingredients and without feed-grade fillers or preservatives.

Comprehensive product and pet nutrition training is provided. No previous pet nutrition experience is required.

What You’ll Do

• Proactively engage customers, start conversations, educate pet parents, and recommend products based on their pets’ individual needs.
• Help drive sales through product education and exceptional customer service.
• Represent True Pet Kitchens professionally and enthusiastically.
• Create a positive, welcoming experience for customers and their pets.
• Process payments using Square POS.
• Maintain clean, organized product displays.
• Assist with inventory, restocking, deliveries, and booth organization.
• Receive paid training and shadow shifts before independently running a market.
• After training, independently set up, operate, and break down a farmers market booth, including tents, tables, displays, and inventory.

Who You Are

• You enjoy talking with people and building relationships.
• You’re proactive and don’t wait to be told what to do.
• You’re confident approaching customers and starting conversations.
• You thrive in fast-paced, social environments.
• You genuinely love dogs and are interested in animal wellness.
• You’re dependable, punctual, and self-motivated.
• You’re comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your assigned market.

Schedule \& Locations

You’ll work at farmers markets throughout San Diego County, including:

• Little Italy
• Mission Valley
• Poway
• Hillcrest
• La Jolla
• La Mesa
• Carlsbad

Market assignments and schedules may vary based on availability and staffing needs. Additional market opportunities may also become available.

Team members must be comfortable starting weekend market shifts as early as 5:30 AM, depending on the market schedule.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing, and reliable.
• Comfortable speaking with customers throughout the day.
• Passion for pets and animal wellness.
• Able to stand for several hours outdoors.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle is a plus.
• Saturday and Sunday availability is required.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Retail, farmers market, pet industry, or commission-based sales experience is a plus.

Compensation \& Benefits

• $20/hour base pay.
• Performance-based commission opportunities.
• High-performing team members have the opportunity to significantly increase their earnings through commission.
• Employee discounts on True Pet Kitchens products.
• Vendor discounts at participating markets.
• 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and grow with the company.

About True Pet Kitchens

True Pet Kitchens is a San Diego-based pet wellness company focused on premium nutrition, functional treats, and wellness supplements for dogs and cats. We’re passionate about helping pets thrive through better ingredients and better nutrition.

If you love pets, enjoy working with people, are comfortable in a sales-focused environment, and want to be part of a growing local brand, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today!

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and reliable personal transportation?
• Are you available to work both Saturdays and Sundays, including shifts that may begin as early as 5:30 AM?

Work Location: In person