District Sales Associate (Part-Time

Job Details

Job Location:

Natick, MA 01760 Position Type:
Part Time Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly Travel Percentage:
Road Warrior Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Commercial 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) 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.

• 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 (Go Spot Check ) 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.
• 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.).

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.

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required; this role involves daily travel throughout the district
• 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.

• Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and remain physically active for extended periods, including standing, walking, bending, and reaching as needed throughout the day.

• Compensation: $22/hr
• Paid Training
• Paid Sick Time
• Office social events including happy hours, parties, and community service projects
• Employee activity groups for basketball players, Yoga Enthusiasts, runners

Oishii (which means “delicious” in Japanese) is the innovative company behind the world’s largest indoor vertical strawberry farm. On a mission to transform the agriculture industry through the…