Wheeling, West virginia
Sales and Aggregation Manager Job Opening in Wheeling, West virginia - Grow Ohio Valley a non-profit social enterprise leading the charge to improve food access in the Upper Ohio Valley region. We achieve this mission with a three-pronged approach by growing produce on urban farms, aggregating and distributing produce from local farmers, and conducting community outreach and education.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Sales and Aggregation manager to lead our sales team and oversee core income-generating initiatives. In this position, you will work closely with the executive director and a 5-member sales team, as well as a network of local producers and community partners. This is a full-time, salaried position in Wheeling, WV.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Source, order, price and specify sales outlets for all produce and food products distributed by Grow Ohio Valley
Maintain excellent grower relations and recruit new producers
Create and maintain standards and procedures for harvesting and handling produce
Manage resources to operate a mobile farmer?s market and 100-member weekly Community Supported Agriculture program, as well as wholesale and other accounts
Perform and report weekly profit/loss and cost analysis for food sales by channel
Monitor inventory levels and regulate product quality
Set sales goals and track performance with detailed accounting records and price research
Be a champion for our mission at speaking engagements and public events
Position aggregation operations to become GAP certified within 24 months and obtain a Food Handler?s license
Establish, maintain, and promote a professional and collegial atmosphere among work colleagues and subordinates
SKILLS &
Strategic and creative thinker with strong collaboration skills
Natural leader with professional experience in food production and sales/retail
Self-starter filled with initiative and unafraid to take risks
Keen sense of identifying priorities with experience managing teams
Passion for providing exceptional customer service with excellent communication skills
In-depth knowledge of produce and other farmers market items, market pricing, and agricultural production
Comfortable and competent with computer programs, including Word, Excel, Google, Office, and QuickBooks
Able to lift 50lbs safely
Possess a valid driver?s license and pass a background check
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
Sales or Farming: 2 years
Required license or certification:
Driver's License
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