TRUE PET KITCHENS – SALES ASSOCIATE (FARMERS MARKETS)
San Diego, CA
Part-Time | Weekends | $20/hr Base Pay + Performance Commission
Love pets and enjoy talking with people? We’re looking for energetic, personable team members who enjoy sales, customer interaction, and educating pet parents.
True Pet Kitchens is hiring outgoing, dependable Sales Associates to represent our premium pet wellness brand at farmers markets throughout San Diego County.
This is not a typical retail job — you’ll be part of a growing local business focused on premium nutrition and wellness products for dogs and cats.
Our farmers market booths are fast-paced, social, and highly interactive — perfect for someone who enjoys talking with people, working independently, and being around dogs all day.
Our products include premium treats, toppers, wellness supplements, CBD products, algae omega oil, and more — made with high-quality ingredients and without feed-grade fillers or preservatives.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Actively engage customers and help drive sales through product recommendations and education
Represent True Pet Kitchens professionally and enthusiastically
Educate customers about our products and ingredients
Help customers choose products based on their pets’ needs
Create a positive, friendly experience for customers and their pets
Process payments using Square POS
Maintain clean, organized product displays
Assist with inventory, restocking, and booth organization
Set up and break down farmers market booths
WHO YOU ARE
You enjoy talking with people and building relationships
You’re proactive and don’t wait to be told what to do
You’re comfortable approaching customers and starting conversations
You thrive in fast-paced, social environments
You genuinely love dogs and animal wellness
SCHEDULE & LOCATIONS
Weekend farmers markets throughout San Diego County, including:
Little Italy
Mission Valley
Poway
Hillcrest
La Jolla
Market assignments and schedules may vary based on availability and staffing needs.
Additional market opportunities may become available.
QUALIFICATIONS
Friendly, outgoing, and reliable
Comfortable speaking with customers all day
Passion for pets and animal wellness
Able to stand for several hours outdoors
Able to lift up to 50 lbs
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Weekend availability required
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Retail, farmers market, pet industry, or commission-based sales experience is a plus
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
$20/hour base pay
Performance-based commission opportunities
Top-performing team members can earn $30-$45+/hour during strong market shifts
Employee discounts on True Pet Kitchens products
Vendor discounts at participating markets
401(k) retirement benefits
Opportunity for growth within a rapidly growing local company
ABOUT TRUE PET KITCHENS
True Pet Kitchens is a San Diego-based pet wellness company focused on premium nutrition, functional treats, and supplements for dogs and cats. We’re passionate about helping pets thrive through better ingredients and better nutrition.
If you love pets, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of a growing local brand, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today!
• 401(k) plan
• Employee discounts (free treats for your pets)
• Opportunity to grow with a small, fast-growing company
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