Wholesale Partnerships Representative (Local in Tallmadge, Ohio at Living City Farms

Living City Farms is excited to offer an opportunity to help grow our regenerative farm as a Wholesale Partnerships Representative.

About Living City Farms

Living City Farms is a small-scale regenerative farm rooted in Northeast Ohio. We grow fresh, nutrient-dense produce with a focus on healing the land and restoring our connection to the natural world. Through diverse vegetable production and the establishment of native fruits, we work to nourish living soil, steward healthy ecosystems, and invite people back into a deeper relationship with food, land, and community.

The Role

We’re looking for a Wholesale Partnerships Representative to help expand Living City Farms’ reach across Northeast Ohio.

This is a relationship-first sales role focused on connecting grocery stores, restaurants, specialty retailers, and food buyers with fresh, locally grown food.

You’ll be the bridge between our farm and the community, building partnerships that grow both revenue and impact.

What You’ll Do

• Develop new wholesale accounts with restaurants, grocers, and food retailers
• Build strong, lasting relationships with buyers and chefs
• Share product offerings, seasonal availability, and our farm story
• Support onboarding and smooth ordering for new customers
• Collaborate with farm operations on supply and harvest planning
• Gather customer feedback to help shape future production
• Represent the farm at meetings, events, and occasional markets

What You Bring

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Sales, hospitality, or account management experience (preferred)
• Interest in local food systems and regenerative agriculture
• Ability to organize, follow through, and manage relationships
• Basic comfort with digital tools (email, spreadsheets, CRM systems)
• Local travel ability and reliable transportation
• Existing food industry connections in Northeast Ohio is a plus

Compensation & Structure

• 1099 independent contractor role
• $18/hour base pay
• 5% commission on new account sales
• Performance bonuses for major account wins
• 10 hours/week, flexible schedule
• Growth opportunity as the farm expands

Success Looks Like

• New wholesale accounts secured
• Revenue growth from new partnerships
• Strong customer retention and repeat ordering
• Relationship depth and account expansion

Who This Is For

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Loves building real relationships
• Believes in local, regenerative food systems
• Wants their work to have visible community impact
• Enjoys connecting people to meaningful products

Growth Opportunity

As Living City Farms grows, this role can expand into increased territory, responsibility, and compensation—along with long-term leadership potential.