Sales and Events Coordinator

Provo, UT, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $19.17 - $20.67

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

employee discount

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Job Description

Harmons is a well-established grocery retailer known for its commitment to delivering high-quality food products and exceptional customer service. Founded with a passion for fresh and healthy foods, Harmons has grown to become a beloved community staple, offering a unique shopping experience that combines quality, variety, and education. The company prides itself on being more than just a grocery store – Harmons is a place where customers can discover new flavors, learn about nutrition, and enjoy sampling a wide range of signature products in a friendly and inviting environment. This company is dedicated to maintaining an engaging and educational atmosphere for all shoppers, making it an ideal destination for food lovers and culinary explorers alike.

The role available at Harmons is that of a Foodie, a vital team member responsible for engaging with customers through in-store sampling and sales events. This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $19.17 to $20.67 and focuses on driving sales while providing an educational experience about food products. The Foodie will spearhead the preparation and demonstration of various foods, particularly emphasizing Harmons' signature items, to enhance customer knowledge and enjoyment. Responsibilities include preparing foods for sampling, conducting cooking demonstrations, and assisting with special store events. Additionally, the Foodie plays a key role in social media marketing efforts by providing content, especially for the store's Instagram account.

Beyond customer interaction, the position involves training new employees known as Foodies, helping them develop their skills and ensuring they understand the company's standards and expectations. The Foodie will also collaborate closely with store management to coordinate events and monitor sales outcomes, contributing to the store's overall success. Tasks such as maintaining cleanliness and organization of the sampling carts and work areas, managing inventory and ordering supplies, and providing ongoing feedback and mentorship to teammates are critical to the role.

This role demands a person with a passion for food, excellent communication skills, and the ability to educate and inspire others. It provides a dynamic work environment combining culinary skills, customer service, event planning, and social media engagement. The Foodie position at Harmons is ideal for those who enjoy working with food, thrive in interactive environments, and want to be part of a mission-driven company dedicated to quality and community engagement.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
one year of kitchen or other culinary training experience preferred
current Food Handler’s Permit
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
solid communication skills
ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict
ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your team
ability 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
ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred
one year of kitchen or other culinary training experience preferred
current Food Handler’s Permit
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
solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills
ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict
ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success and the team's success
ability to make logical, significant decisions using recognized skills and techniques
integrity, a positive attitude, mission-driven and self-directed with a passion for Harmons’ mission
ability to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused, and consistent
ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Job Duties

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. with special emphasis on Harmons’ signature products
prepares foods and information for Foodies
assists with the planning, organization, and execution of sales events
works closely with the store management team to coordinate events and sampling
provides sales goal projections and outcome results
provides store specific information for social media including maintaining store’s Instagram account
setup, food preparation, and cleanup for special store events
ensures that Foodie carts are well-stocked and maintained
communicates openly and frequently with the Store Director
responsible for taking inventory and ordering for Foodie supplies
trains Foodies
writes the Foodie schedule
teaches, mentors, and educates associates to help them be successful members of the team
provides honest, direct, and constant feedback to associates regarding their performance and areas of improvement
assists as needed to ensure the success of the store as a whole