Sales and Events Coordinator

The purpose of this position is to grow sales and provide an educational experience for our customers through the coordination of in store sampling and sales events. This person will be preparing foods for sampling, doing demonstrations for customers, preparing food for special store events, providing information for social media marketing including Instagram, train new Foodies, assist with the planning, coordination and execution of events, and provide exceptional customer service. • Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures • Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services prepared and provided by Foodies • Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items • Ensures the Foodie carts and work areas are cleaned and sanitized daily and meet the company standards for appearance • Delivers excellent customer service to all customers • Assists the People Support Manager with the teach to taste program at store level • Researches and creates recipes for demonstrating in-store • Samples a wide variety of foods to customers • Educates customers about food, preparation, health benefits, etc. A high school diploma or GED preferred; 1 year of kitchen or other culinary training experience preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: • Current Food Handler's Permit • Must have the ability and willingness to learn about a wide variety of foods, their health benefits, and cooking techniques • Ability to follow a recipe • Basic math skills used for halving or doubling a recipe • Ability to read and follow a recipe • Ability to interpret policies and procedures • Excellent organization and planning skills • Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with customers and fellow associates • Ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict • Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one's own success as well as the success of your team • Required to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills and techniques • Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons' mission and commitment to working collaboratively • Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused, and consistent • Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.