Field Sales Representative (Costco), San Francisco, CA USA

Wanted: Field Sales Representative - Full Time / Part Time  (San Francisco/Bay Area)

Are you a compelling communicator?  Does talking to strangers bring you joy? Are you lit-up by beautiful merchandising in a retail setting? Would you rather come to work in jeans? Does the idea of making a positive impact on the planet excite you? If so, we’re looking for you!

You:

• Have pulled recyclables out of the trash
• Appreciate a good debate even with your boss
• Figure out how to fix it instead of who is to blame
• Aren’t afraid to jump into the deep end
• Are excited about working with empowered teams
• Are really interested in circular sustainability

We:

• Believe we do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children
• Work to protect and restore the environment
• Aren't afraid to make mistakes as long as we learn
• Care more about your values and intelligence than your experience
• Are committed to creating team dynamics that create empowerment vs. entitlement

Our Core Values:

1. Commit to a culture that builds a strong COMMUNITY
2. Foster CREATIVITY to inspire fresh innovation
3. Embrace COURAGE by taking action despite uncertainty
4. Live with Awareness and CONSCIOUSNESS of our choices

The Opportunity: 

Lomi is designing waste out of the human experience. We’re on a mission to eliminate 10 Billion pounds of waste from the global waste stream by 2028. Lomi is currently in more than 200,000+ households and, together, the Lomi community has created up to 85 million pounds of nutrient-rich natural fertilizer with their Lomi - we call it Lomi Earth - that has helped to regenerate the soil and saved thousands of metric tons of CO2e emissions. Join a group of innovators who are committed to creating a waste-free future.

The mission of the Field Sales Representative (FSR) is to support the business development team and our key partners by ensuring a best-in-class customer experience at assigned locations throughout our Costco roadshow program. As a Field Sales Representative (FSR), you will be the face of our brand, engaging with Costco members to provide captivating product demonstrations. Your mission will be to showcase the unique benefits of Lomi and ultimately drive increased sales at events within your assigned territory. 

This role will also support our sales organization in various capacities and will be a key contributor in facilitating the growth and scaling of the program. The ideal candidate would bring their genuine excitement for Lomi’s mission into each event, sharing the possibility of a waste-free future with shoppers. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a social environment and can easily adapt to unique locations. Compensation will be hourly plus uncapped commission. Full-time and Part-time opportunities are available. Candidates must be legally able to work in the US prior to applying.

The Responsibilities: 

• Meet or exceed set sales goals for each roadshow event.
• Set-up and breakdown of Lomi booth at start and conclusion of each roadshow event
• Check-in with warehouse staff upon arrival and leave a maintained station before leaving for the day
• Engage with all customers passing by the Lomi booth 
• Actively promote and drive sales of Lomi products during demonstrations, converting customer interest into purchases 
• Follow an assigned schedule, given by your manager.
• Maintain consistent punctuality and communication.
• Maintain a professional appearance that is consistent with the requirements of the job.
• Ensure products are displayed properly; demo station is set up to standard and maintain a clean and organized area.
• Attend training sessions as required 
• Be the eyes, ears and voice of Lomi within Costco while adhering to all warehouse policies
• Follow health, safety and privacy guidelines for Lomi and Costco.
• Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge that align to the Lomi culture, values and mission
• Support sales organization with ad-hoc requests and projects

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years experience in sales (experience at Costco or other retail a plus!)
• Must be friendly, energetic, outgoing, and a “people-person”. 
• Must be results-oriented and goal-driven.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills. 
• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Ability to drive with reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed) 
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required for booth set-up/breakdown
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Commitment to Diversity 

Lomi is committed to cultivating and preserving a company culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This means we seek out people with diversity of opinion and with strengths that will be complementary to our existing organization. We know that we will grow and learn better with a diverse team. When recruiting for new team members, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring in terms of your education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, and sexual orientation.

Compensation: $21-24 per hour USD base+ competitive uncapped commission