LDA UT Creamery Store Manager & Bulk Sales Coordinator - UTK at University of Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Retail Operations, Bulk Sales Coordination, Catering Sales, Student Worker Management, Program Initiatives Creation, Relationship Building, People Management, Customer Service, Mentoring, Policy Compliance, Sales Tracking, Budgeting, Marketing, Retail Strategy, Microsoft Office

Industry

Higher Education

Description

This position oversees both retail operations, catering, and bulk sales coordination in a variety of locations on and off campus for the UT Creamery student experiential learning retail business program. Responsibilities include managing daily retail store activities, managing student workers, supervising bulk and catering sales, creating program initiatives, and fostering strong relationships with the University of Tennessee (UT) internal departments and external partners. The ideal candidate has exceptional standards, is highly organized, detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, and experienced in retail and people management, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. A positive, mentoring approach is essential for guiding and developing college-age staff while maintaining compliance with UT policies and delivering exceptional customer service. This employee will work within the Department of Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Management (RHTM) and closely communicate with the Business Manager and staff. This position reports to the Director of Retail Strategy for the UT Creamery. It is a Limited Duration Appointment, up to 12 months with future possibilities. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine. Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

Responsibilities

This position oversees retail operations, catering, and bulk sales coordination for the UT Creamery student experiential learning program, managing daily store activities and supervising student workers. Key duties include creating program initiatives and fostering strong relationships with internal university departments and external partners.