LDA UT Creamery Store Manager & Bulk Sales Coordinator - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

7h•$53,000 - $56,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees retail operations, catering, and bulk sales coordination in a variety of locations on and off campus for the UT Creamery-both the on-campus location and off-campus location-student experiential learning retail business program. Responsibilities include managing daily retail store activities, managing student workers, supervising bulk and catering sales, creating program initiatives, and fostering strong relationships with the University of Tennessee (UT) internal departments and external partners. The ideal candidate has exceptional standards, is highly organized, detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, and experienced in retail and people management, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. A positive, mentoring approach is essential for guiding and developing college-age staff while maintaining compliance with UT policies and delivering exceptional customer service. This employee will work within the Department of Food Science and closely communicate with the Creamery Manager, Business Manager and Staff. This position reports to the Manager of the Creamery. It is a Limited Duration Appointment, up to 12 months with future possibilities.

Requirements

Exceptional standards
Highly organized
Detail-oriented
Excellent communicator
Experienced in retail and people management
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
Positive, mentoring approach

Responsibilities

Managing daily retail store activities
Managing student workers
Supervising bulk and catering sales
Creating program initiatives
Fostering strong relationships with the University of Tennessee (UT) internal departments and external partners
Guiding and developing college-age staff
Maintaining compliance with UT policies
Delivering exceptional customer service