Job Description

Job Location: New York, NY 10036
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: CommercialWe grow the world’s BEST Strawberries & that wouldn’t be possible without our Field Sales Team!
We are seeking a highly motivated, customer-focused District Sales Associate to support our luxury retail kiosk. This role is responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience while driving sales of Oishii’s premium strawberry products. You will play a key role in daily kiosk operations, ensuring smooth execution and strong in-store presence.
What you’ll be responsible for:
- Deliver a high-touch, luxury customer experience through product education and storytelling
- Drive sales and consistently meet or exceed individual and team sales goals
- Process transactions accurately and efficiently using POS systems
- Assist with opening and closing procedures, including cash handling and inventory checks
- Maintain the visual presentation and cleanliness of the kiosk to brand standards
- Support physical setup, breakdown, and relocation of the kiosk as needed
- Collaborate with District Sales Lead to ensure seamless coverage and strong sales performance
- Works closely with the Store Lead to optimize customer flow and maximize conversion
- Contributes to a team environment focused on performance, accountability, and brand excellence

QualificationsWho will love this job: Individuals who identify with our Core Values and exhibit skills within those values will thrive at Oishii.
- 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.
- - Ability to work cross functionally and collaborate with positive intent.
- - You’re a meticulous, dependable, and self-motivated team player
- 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 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.
What we look for in a District Sales Associate:
- This role will require a commitment of 26-28 hours per week, which will be spent at the retail kiosk located in NYC.
- 1–3 years of retail, sales, customer service, or brand ambassador experience, preferably in luxury, specialty food, or hospitality.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and assist with light physical tasks (moving kiosk, lifting product, etc.)
- Schedule: Thursday–Sunday
- A natural connector and self-described foodie with a passion for the future of agriculture and tech, you thrive in fast-paced, sales-driven environments and take pride in turning your efforts into results. You bring strong interpersonal skills, proactive communication, and a genuine love for engaging with people.
Perks at Oishii:
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Compensation: $22/hr plus mileage reimbursement
- 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…
About Oishii:
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 power of smart farming, Oishii harmoniously marries nature with state-of-the-art technology to create the ideal elements—rain, air, heat, light, nourishment and natural bee pollination—for growing in-season produce all year round. Oishii’s beloved Omakase, Koyo and Nikko Berries are grown in pesticide-free vertical farms in the U.S. and proudly bear the Non-GMO Project Verified seal. Founded in 2016, Oishii’s investors include SPARX Group, NTT, Yaskawa, McWin Capital Partners and Resilience Reserve. Oishii was recognized as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” in 2022.
Today, Oishii operates farms and research facilities across the United States and Japan, bringing together expertise from both countries to advance the future of agriculture. As a Japanese-founded company with global ambitions, we are building a world-class team dedicated to transforming how premium produce is grown and delivered. For more information, visit www.oishii.com.