Pop-Up Market Sales Associate for Fun Candle Company (Los Angeles Metro Area)

About This Job

Pop-Up Market Sales Associate

Company: Regular Ass Candles

Location: Various event venues throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area

Job Type: Part-Time / Independent Contractor (Event-Based)

Compensation: Flat rate of $200 per event plus 10% of net sales

About Us

Regular Ass Candles (www.regularcandles.com) is a small-batch candle maker with a distinctive character. Our identity is founded on humor, high quality, and clever, gay-themed product narratives. We are seeking a charismatic and sales-oriented individual to serve as the public representative of our brand at weekend pop-up markets and special events.

This role involves more than passively minding a booth. We require a dynamic person who understands our brand, appreciates the humor, and is driven to achieve sales.

Responsibilities

As the Pop-Up Market Sales Associate, you will be the sole representative for Regular Ass Candles at events. Your main objective is to promote sales and embody the brand.

• Serve as the Brand Ambassador: Proactively interact with customers, communicate our brand story, describe the (amusing) products, and cultivate a friendly and enjoyable booth environment.
• Manage Full Event Logistics:
  1. Collect products, the 10x10 canopy tent, and all booth supplies from a designated central point.
  2. Drive to the event location and transport all materials to the assigned booth space.
  3. Assemble the entire booth, including the pop-up tent, tables, displays, and merchandise.
  4. Operate the booth for the full duration of the event (typically 8-9 hours total).
  5. Completely dismantle the booth, pack all materials, and return them.
• Handle Sales Transactions: Confidently process all sales (both cash and card) using our Shopify card reader, which will connect to your personal smartphone.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A Born Salesperson: You are outgoing, take initiative, and sincerely enjoy conversing with people. You are comfortable initiating dialogue and are motivated by earning sales commission.
• Exceptionally Dependable and Punctual: This is an absolute requirement. As the only person managing the event, we are relying on you completely.
• Understands Our Brand Personality: You have reviewed our website. You grasp the humor, are at ease with it, and are enthusiastic about selling a product with an inclusive, bold, and witty (and gay!) character.
• A Resourceful Problem-Solver: You can manage the unpredictable nature of a pop-up event and adapt quickly.
• A Fast Learner: You can rapidly familiarize yourself with our product range and the straightforward point-of-sale system.
• Experience: Prior background in retail, sales, or as a brand ambassador is a significant advantage.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver\'s license and have access to a reliable personal vehicle (sufficiently spacious to carry a folding table and multiple storage bins of products).
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying bins weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to remain standing for prolonged periods (8-9 hours).
• Must have availability for occasional weekends (Saturdays and/or Sundays) for the remainder of the year.
• Must own a functional smartphone (iPhone or Android) to pair with our card reader.
• Must be fluent in English.

Application Process

Believe you are the ideal candidate? We are eager to learn more about you.

Please email your resume along with an optional cover letter.

To make a strong impression, please incorporate a sentence or two in your email explaining your specific interest in working for Regular Ass Candles.