Providence Organic Farm exists to nourish the Northern Michigan Community with organic produce, grass-fed meats, and delicious food & drink, and to provide a space to learn about the earth, ourselves and each other through intentional relationship and connection.
Family owned and operated, Providence Farm was stablished in 2006, by Ryan & Andrea Romeyn.
Providence now grows 30 acres certified organic vegetables & rotationally grazes small herds of Katahdin meat lamb, Belted Galloway beef cattle & Forest-raised Heritage-Breed Pork.
Providence Organic Farm is located on the north end of Torch Lake, on M-88, one mile east of US 31 at Eastport. (Which is exactly half-way between Traverse City and Petoskey, as well as Elk Rapids and Charlevoix! We are also 1.5 miles from hiking and Lake Michigan swimming at Barnes County Park.)
Providence Organic Farm has an on-site Farm Market, Café & Natural Foods Store, with wrap-around porch and views of the farm.
We also have year-round Farm Box CSA subscription program & wholesale accounts for our vegetables.
We also host workshops, classes, tours and other events throughout the year.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Market Manager to join our team. A manager who shares the vision of Providence Farm and who can lead, manage and hold accountable a cohesive, self-sufficient team while creating a welcoming, beautiful environment for all customers.
As a Market Manager, you will be responsible for analyzing market trends, developing business strategies, and driving sales growth. This is a key leadership role that requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record in outside sales and account management.
Work Schedule (Days/Hours):
T-S 9-5 (More flexible in Winter, as we are open a few less days per week.)
Position Vision:
"A" Player Profile:
A high performing, detail-oriented individual with ability to manage and communicate effectively to the other areas of the business and is adaptable in a fast-moving environment.
Top 5 Responsibilities:
Lead, manage and hold accountable café crew members and kitchen staff including scheduling, training and reviews
Maintain an efficient and accurate POS system and accurate consignment records and report store metrics
Create and maintain up-to-date processes for the café that align with Food Safety Standards.
Manage all wholesale relationships and ordering items for the store weekly as well as menu and event planning with Owners
Work alongside Wash-pack and Marketing/Sales Managers to strategically move produce and plan events
Duties:
- Analyze market trends and identify new business opportunities
- Develop and implement strategic plans to expand market share
- Build and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders
- Conduct market research to identify customer needs and preferences
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative sales strategies
- Provide exceptional customer service and address client inquiries or concerns
- Monitor sales performance and adjust strategies as needed
- Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with clients
- Stay up-to-date with industry developments and competitor activities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field (preferred)
- Proven experience in technical sales, business development, or account management
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and trends
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients at all levels
- Exceptional negotiation and persuasion abilities
- Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset
We offer competitive compensation packages including base hourly rate, 15% off all farm market offerings, free vegetables and more.
If you are a dynamic individual with a passion for sales and a drive for success, we encourage you to apply for the position of Market Manager.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Travel requirement:
Work Location: In person