Job Description
We grow the world’s BEST Strawberries & that wouldn’t be possible without our Commercial Sales Team! As a District Sales Associate (DSA) on Oishii's Commercial Team, you'll work alongside a Regional Sales Manager (RSM) or Field Market Manager (FMM) to uphold premium in-store merchandising standards, build relationships with retail partners, and educate store teams on the Oishii brand. Day-to-day, you'll capture insights from the field, retailers, and consumers to help shape sales and marketing strategy, all while ensuring shelves stay consistently stocked and well-presented. What you’ll be responsible for: 90% of time spent in field -primarily in-store in a defined area (or district) region 10% administrative - tasks will include order/inventory oversight for each store in district, coordinating with RSM/HQ on demo planning/preparation and reporting field/consumer insights internally Responsible for maintaining Oishii merchandising standards on-shelf, as defined by RSM/Oishii leadership, and will maintain weekly visits to each store in their district Complete reports after each store visit via mobile-based reporting platform (GoSpotCheck) and will work with RSM to build solutions for any challenges encountered or opportunities identified in the market. Develop relationships with key stakeholders at each location, as well as with produce team members/other departments, in an effort to build awareness of Oishii and excitement around the brand. This will be accomplished through seeding/sampling, supporting special employee events in-store, hosting trainings for team members, etc. Lead in-store consumer facing demos, especially post launch (new region or new stores). Required to work approximately 25–28 hours per week, primarily weekdays for store visits and route execution, with availability approximately 2 weekends per month for out-of-store activations (farmers markets, brand events, etc.). Who will love this job: Individuals who identify with our Core Values and exhibit skills within those values will thrive at Oishii. One Team, One Fight! Ability to quickly shift priorities to meet deadlines and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with purpose. Outgoing and collaborative work style- Ability to work cross functionally at all levels and collaborate at various levels of the organization. Focus Ability to remove obstacles in order to prioritize which could include problem solving, working through ambiguity and using fact based or sound judgment. Ability to work independently, with a high attention to detail, and ability to create structure & process where none may exist. GSD (Get Sh** Done!) Capable of prioritizing tasks and always considering the resources available when doing so. A bias for action! Ability to hold yourself accountable and take ownership of driving results that impact company outcomes. What we look for in a District Sales Associate: HS Diploma or equivalent Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required; this role involves daily travel throughout the district, with some trips up to 2+ hours of driving. Must reside within the region, preferably centrally located. Prior brand ambassador, merchandising, or customer service experience required. This is a part-time role requiring 25–28 hours per week, primarily weekday mornings and afternoons with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Schedule flexibility may be available for candidates balancing another part-time role. Occasional support of Oishii activities in other regions may be required. Perks at Oishii: Compensation: $23/hr Paid Training About Us: At Oishii, we grow the best berries in the world by deploying ground-breaking vertical farming technology that pushes the boundaries of agriculture. We’re the first in the WORLD to grow fruit in an indoor vertical farm at commercial scale. Our proprietary technology enables us to grow the very best produce year-round, at the same high level of quality, all without using any pesticides. Oishii has been profiled in Eater, NPR, Time Magazine, and Fortune. Oishi was also one of the Fast Companies Most Innovative Companies of 2022. At Oishii, everything we do works toward accomplishing our mission of transforming agriculture sustainably while bringing produce that truly delights people everywhere. This requires farmers, engineers, scientists, product managers, and members of many other backgrounds to work together day-in and d