Farm-to-Table Sales Associate

FarmOn; New York (NY); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative individual passionate about connecting NYC with locally grown food. This part-time role involves engaging with chefs, supplying farm samples, and building a customer base for a subscription Farm Box. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, sociable, and possess strong communication skills. You'll enjoy the flexibility of creating your own schedule while making a meaningful impact on the local food scene. If you're eager to contribute to sustainable food sourcing and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in food sales or restaurant experience is essential.
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Contact and meet with chefs to supply samples and understand menu needs.
• Build relationships with clientele and oversee orders.

Skills

Food Sales Experience

Restaurant Experience

Communication Skills

Self-motivated

Sociable and Outgoing

Organizational Skills

Job description

Jan Greer and Michael Kokas started Upstate Farms in 1989 when they saw the opportunity to connect restaurants in NYC with the bounty of Hudson Valley farms. Thirty years later Upstate Farms continues to deliver local food grown on small family farms to New York City chefs. We deliver products grown on our farm as well as a variety of farms in the Hudson Valley and our network represents over a thousand acres of farmland throughout New York State.

Job Description

We are looking for a creative person who enjoys the art of good food and appreciates the efforts made by family farms in growing it. Upstate Farms is a well-established collective of family farms in the Hudson Valley supplying restaurants, corporate dining, schools, and families in the Westchester and NYC area. We also offer a CSA style Farm Box to individuals on a subscription basis. Experience in food sales or restaurant experience is needed.

You will be responsible for contacting and meeting with chefs, supplying samples from the farm, understanding the client's menu needs through establishing working relationships, and overseeing orders. In addition to meeting with chefs, you will be responsible for building our Farm Box customers in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

This position is ideal for someone with a flexible schedule, is self-motivated, and has an interest in being a part of connecting the city with locally grown food. You will be establishing and nurturing relationships with important clientele in New York City's upscale restaurants, corporate kitchens, and schools as well as building the customer base of our Farm Box.

Requirements

1. Experience in food sales or restaurant experience
2. Sociable and outgoing
3. Diligent (taking orders and communicating regularly with customers)
4. Reliable
5. Self-motivated
6. Outstanding communication skills
7. Well organized and professional

Opportunities for Additional Work

Social media/Marketing

This position is part-time and requires you to create your own schedule for sales meetings and regular follow-up with potential and current customers.

Compensation

This position is hourly at $20 per hour with a commission structure for sales.

Location

Job can be done remotely.

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Deadline

March 26, 2026