Butcher Storefront Sales Associate / Customer Service

We’re looking for a motivated, customer-focused Sales Associate to help grow our business and deliver an exceptional shopping experience. As the face of our butcher shop, you’ll play a key role in driving sales through personalized service, strong product knowledge, and a genuine enthusiasm for quality meats and local products.

You’ll engage with customers to understand their needs, make recommendations that inspire their next meal, and ensure every interaction turns into a repeat visit. From maintaining a fresh, appealing display to promoting weekly specials and premium cuts, your efforts will directly impact our sales success.

If you’re passionate about food, love connecting with people, and take pride in delivering great results, we’d love to have you on our team. Bring your energy, curiosity, and commitment to excellence, we’ll provide the training, support, and plenty of room to grow.

Help us keep Farm Raised Products the go-to destination for quality, service, and a truly exceptional customer experience!

Strong product sales skills are a must and any meat knowledge is a bonus. Fluent English is a must.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive sales by actively engaging with customers to promote and sell meat, poultry, and grocery products, offering tailored recommendations based on their needs and preferences.
• Upsell and cross-sell specialty items, premium cuts, and weekly promotions with confidence, using strong product knowledge to boost average transaction value.
• Deliver exceptional service at the register — process transactions accurately, manage cash tills efficiently, and ensure every customer leaves with a positive impression and intent to return.
• Support daily operations by opening and closing the store according to established procedures, maintaining readiness for strong sales performance each day.
• Fulfill retail and wholesale orders efficiently, ensuring accuracy and timeliness to meet customer expectations and strengthen business relationships.
• Create an inviting shopping environment by maintaining clean, well-organized displays, eye-catching signage, and properly stocked shelves that drive impulse purchases.
• Prepare and present products — weigh, package, label, and price meat and grocery items to highlight freshness, quality, and value.
• Ensure product excellence through regular quality checks, ensuring all offerings meet freshness, appearance, and safety standards that build customer trust and loyalty.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation standards to maintain a clean, professional workspace that reflects our commitment to quality and care.
• This is a Thursday-Sunday Position with potential for more days.

General Qualifications

• Customer-focused mindset with strong communication skills to engage effectively with customers and team members, promoting a positive shopping experience.
• Sales-oriented attitude — enthusiastic about learning products, recommending solutions, and driving repeat business through excellent service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment, standing or walking for extended periods and performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs and working in refrigerated areas.
• Team player with leadership initiative — able to work both independently and collaboratively to meet sales and operational goals.
• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accurate labeling, pricing, and presentation of products.
• Dependable and punctual, with reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
• Flexible availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs demand.
• Effective problem-solving and time management skills, with the ability to stay organized and efficient during busy periods.
• Strong math and communication abilities, both written and verbal, for handling transactions and coordinating with customers and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and build product knowledge, especially related to meat cuts, preparation methods, and customer preferences.
• Physically capable of performing routine tasks including standing, moving, talking, kneeling, and crouching for extended periods.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Part-time hours: 25-40 per week

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits

• On-site parking

Experience

• product sales: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person