Market Vendor job description

About the job

We are looking for a market vendor to work at a stall, kiosk or small shop in a market, preparing, displaying and selling goods and keeping the place clean and the sales record up to date.

Duties and responsibilities

• Set up the stall or kiosk at the start of the day and close it at the end
• Receive goods from wholesalers or farmers and check their quality and quantity
• Display goods neatly and mark their prices clearly
• Serve customers, weigh and wrap goods and take payment
• Sort out damaged or stale goods and take them off display
• Record daily sales and expenses and hand the takings to the employer
• Load and unload goods and store leftovers properly
• Tell the employer which items sell best and which have run out

Working conditions

• Outdoor work in heat and cold
• Early morning starts
• Physical work, including carrying crates

Requirements

• No formal qualification required; able to read and do basic arithmetic
• 3 to 6 years of experience in selling in markets or shops

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Selling
• Cash handling
• Displaying goods
• Weighing and pricing
• Checking produce quality
• Mental arithmetic
• Integrity

Preferred

• Experience selling fruit, vegetables or groceries
• Ability to use an electronic scale