Sales and Events Coordinator

Harmons•Midvale, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales and Events Coordinator grows sales and provides customers with an educational experience by coordinating in-store sampling and sales events. The role educates customers about a wide range of foods, particularly Harmons’ signature products, and prepares foods for sampling and demonstrations. It also supports special store events, social media marketing, associate training, and exceptional customer service. The coordinator works with store management to plan and execute events and sampling, projects sales goals and reports outcomes, maintains the store’s Instagram account, orders and inventories Foodie supplies, and writes the Foodie schedule. The role includes teaching, mentoring, and providing feedback to associates, as well as assisting wherever needed to support the store.

Requirements

Current Food Handler’s Permit.
Ability and willingness to learn about a wide variety of foods, their health benefits, and cooking techniques.
Ability to read and follow recipes and perform basic math for halving or doubling recipes.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
Excellent organization and planning skills.
Solid verbal and listening communication skills for communicating effectively with customers and associates.
Ability to handle conflict professionally and appropriately.
Ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for personal and team success.
Ability to make logical, significant decisions using recognized skills and techniques.
Integrity, a positive attitude, a mission-driven and self-directed approach, and commitment to collaboration and Harmons’ mission.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
One year of kitchen or other culinary training experience preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and training may provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Follow established departmental and store policies and procedures.
Ensure the quality and freshness of products and services prepared and provided by Foodies.
Confirm product pricing accuracy and signage, particularly for advertised items.
Clean and sanitize Foodie carts and work areas daily and maintain company appearance standards.
Deliver excellent customer service.
Assist the People Support Manager with the store-level teach-to-taste program.
Research and create recipes for in-store demonstrations.
Sample foods and educate customers about food, preparation, health benefits, and Harmons’ signature products.
Prepare foods and information for Foodies.
Assist with planning, organizing, and executing sales events.
Coordinate events and sampling with the store management team.
Provide sales goal projections and outcome results.
Provide store-specific information for social media and maintain the store’s Instagram account.
Set up, prepare food for, and clean up after special store events.
Keep Foodie carts stocked and maintained.
Communicate frequently and openly with the Store Director.
Take inventory of and order Foodie supplies.
Train Foodies; write the Foodie schedule; teach, mentor, and educate associates; and provide direct feedback about performance and improvement areas.
Assist as needed to ensure the success of the store.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.