Job Details
Qualifications
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Merchandising
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Job Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our founders, food industry veterans Mike and Tisha, knew that food wasn't what it used to be, so they wanted to make it better - by creating a new kind of farm. A farm that grows up to 300 times more food than an ordinary farm on a smaller footprint, without a drop of pesticides. Farms powered with 100% renewable energy, growing with 95% less water and delivering food within 48 hours for longer freshness for our customers and less food waste.
80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming leader, operating commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, and soon-to-be Georgia in addition to research and development farms in Arkansas and The Hauge, Netherlands. All farms utilize state-of-the-art technology and analytics developed by the Company's subsidiary, Infinite Acres.
80 Acres Farms branded salads, microgreens, herbs, and tomatoes are available at retailers and food service distributors, including Kroger, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Dorothy Lane Markets, Sysco, and US Foods from Michigan to Florida. 80 Acres Farms is supported by world-class investors and partners, including General Atlantic, Siemens, Barclays, Ocado, Priva, and Signify/Philips.
If you're interested in making a difference, join our team in changing how the world eats.
POSITION OVERVIEW
If you are an organized, outgoing, and knowledgeable individual who is passionate about the 80 Acres Farms brand, skilled at communicating that information to others and managing a team, this might be the position for you! This individual will interact with company management, retail and foodservice customers, social media influencers and the public on a regular basis and drive brand awareness through customer service, strategic retail demos, community events and other customer relationships. This position will require weekend work
Key responsibilities and duties:
Manage a team of regional Field Marketers to drive brand outreach (e.g., in-store sampling events, collaborations with local restaurants and other partners, participation in community events – i.e., Earth Day festivals, Museum Day Outs) and retail merchandising (e.g., maintaining80 Acres Farms product presentation in grocery stores)
Act as a coach, mentor, and sounding board for staff, keep them informed of new information through regular meetings, and be the voice of the Field Marketers to the 80 Acres Farms management team
Maintain a thorough knowledge of 80 Acres Farms products and consumer benefits, target consumers, and Field Marketing and Retail Merchandising policies and procedures. Provide training to Field Marketers and other regional team members and third parties as needed
Lead training, scheduling, communication, and payroll (timecard review and approval) of regional Field Marketing team
Drive and manage company vehicles for events and local VIP customer deliveries, including refueling, washing, and monitoring/reporting vehicle status for maintenance
Manage supply and maintenance of field marketing materials, consumables, tools, podiums, coolers, etc.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional manner towards team members, customers and public
Collect and maintain records of customer interactions, transactions, comments, and complaints. Create consolidated reports to share with leadership team
Organize and oversee the set up and staffing of public-facing community and customer events and product sampling events in the region. Problem-solve as needed to deliver goals. May include being part of the event working team
Ensure that company standards and protocols are followed and take corrective action as needed for continuous improvement
Support the hiring of team members
Ability to travel to nearby cities for team training and to build brand awareness
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Retail management and/or merchandising experience a plus
Passion for marketing and brand building
Experience coaching, training, and supervising others; comfortable enforcing company policies and procedures as appropriate and for ongoing performance improvement
Skilled at interacting with the public in a customer or product support role
Strong communication, problem solving and leadership skills
Computer proficiency
High attention to detail
Ability to work weekend events
Clean driving record
BENEFITS WE OFFER YOU
Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one of employment - health insurance plans start at just $5/month
Minimum two weeks paid vacation
One week paid health & wellness time
10 paid holidays
Parental leave
401k with up to 4% Company match
Company-paid life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
ABOUT OUR HIRING PRACTICES
Statistics show that underrepresented communities don’t apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Don’t worry if you think you can’t check every box on the list; we’ll provide all the on-the-job training you need.
80 Acres Farms is an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work.
80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.