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Lubbock

37583BR

Raider Red Meats

Position Description

Manages a unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures for the unit. Represent the unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

Manage retail sales and marketing within the Department of Animal and Food Sciences' Raider Red Meats. Plan, organize, and develop goals and procedures for the unit. Provide direction and guidance in setting and achieving goals and objectives related to large retail and online meat customers. Includes developing policies; reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals, while coordinating and evaluating program activities. The position will provide technical sales support for existing retail customers, as well as management of ecommerce sales currently in place. The position will represent the unit to administrators, outside agencies, and retail customers on relevant matters related to the position. May plan, assign, and supervise the work of student workers.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus three years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal seven years.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Occasional Duties

• Manage customer relations and provide customer service to RRM Retail and eCommerce customers.
• Develop and implement management strategies for product set-up and distribution.
• Serve as point of contact for retailers and ecommerce customers.
• Forecast needs for retail and online sales, including product, packaging, labels, and consumables.
• Assist the Program Manager in managing and marketing the Raider Red Meats brand.
• Manage team of student workers to receive, complete, package, and ship eCommerce (website) point of sale.
• Assist other Raider Red Meats and G.W. Davis Meat Laboratory staff with operations, as needed.
• Foster experiential learning of students through employment to aid in their development, while ensuring customers and clients are served.
• Support the mission of Raider Red Meats with demonstrated excellence and commitment to teaching, quality products, and service.
• Support the teaching, research, and service mission of the Davis College and the Department of Animal & Food Sciences.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Yes

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4,000

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting

Travel Required

Up to 75%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Senior Other Administrative

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.