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2008
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Farm Market
Manager
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ABOUT THE SUNSHINE FARM
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THE SUNSHINE FARM Job Title: Farm Market Manager
Reports to: Sunshine Farm Business Manager
Overall Responsibility
Profitably operate and expand the Sunshine Farm Market. Working with market staff and on-farm/local growers, create a clean, attractive shopping environment filled with quality food and gift products. Educate customers through market-based signs, brochures, and other media. Organize and lead a market staff dedicated to the Sunshine Farm as a center for local food and community.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Hire and manage market staff and set a high example of retail service, productivity, cleanliness and organization throughout the market
- Profitably price and manage inventory of food and gift products; create attractive merchandise displays with clear and consistent signage
- Design and implement new product lines and enterprises to increase market sales and profitability including cross-merchandising with Tunnel Hill Winery, development of holiday gift box sales, and other efforts.
- Expand in-market educational efforts to emphasize the Sunshine Farm’s “Food with a Face” theme and the benefits of eating local food.
- Work in partnership with other farm members to update and maintain an inviting and accurate Sunshine Farm web site.
- Track sales data, keep clear and accurate financial records, assist in market bookwork, provide regular sales reports to SF Business Manager.
Consults with
Sunshine Farm Business Manager
Sunshine Farm Orchard Manager
Sunshine Farm Bookkeeper
Sunshine Organics Vegetable Farmer
Living Stems Flower Producer
Tunnel Hill Winery Tasting Room Manager
Term of employment
April – November/December Part-time in shoulder seasons
Full-time plus in summer season
Qualifications
- Passion for food, wine, and local economies.
- Strong entrepreneurial sense and dedication to customer service.
- Proven retail supervisory and leadership abilities.
- Good organizational skills; strong merchandising, display, and sign making abilities; “an eye for beauty”
- Proficient with Word, Excel, and graphic layout programs
- Able to lift 25 lbs
- Experience with farmer’s markets and/or produce business helpful.
Compensation
$10-14/hour DOE
Profit sharing bonus based on net profit (calculated after deducting labor and product expenses)
Benefits
- Option of living as a part of a close, farm-based community where we eat great food together daily.
- The power to make decisions that will grow a business that is truly original and interesting.
- The ability to working cooperatively in a community environment and learn more about business and people management.
To Apply
Please send resume with references to guy@sunshinefarmmarket.com |
