Job Description EDENS, one of the country’s leading developers of grocery-anchored shopping centers, is seeking an Assistant Market Manager for its vibrant, urban property: Union Market.  From its roots as Centre Market, a fresh food venue born over 200 years ago, Union Market has been a great unifier for DC – connecting people from a variety of backgrounds. An authentic district that expands beyond its culinary origins to include music, retail, hotel and residential uses, Union Market continues to draw national attention as a top food and entertainment destination. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  The Assistant Market Manager will be responsible for the coordination of Market Operations including, vendor management, event support, and 3rd party management    

Operations

• Customer relations 
• Tenant relations
• Coordinate event logistics
• Ensure compliance with product and presentation standards
• Coordinate and lead weekly tenant meetings with the Market Manager
• Supervise Market 3rd Party security, maintenance, and support staff
• Sales collection and database management
• Prepare and present weekly reports indicating trends and projections
• Prepare reports weekly; including staff control, sales and facilities
• Lead vendor education program (customer service/presentation/business practice)
• Assist Property Manager with annual budget and variance reporting
• Implement gift card program
• Assist with seamless vendor move in/move out procedures
• Assist the Property Manager with the compliance of Subsidy Programs
• Coordinate annual facility inspections and licensure
• Maintain full building inventory system

 Marketing

• Assist with marketing activities, such as promotional events
• Coordinate market tours and presentations, when needed
• Ensure onsite information is communicated to social media for consideration
• Assist with coordination of catering menus and special events 

Events

• Coordinate event logistics
• Conduct and coordinate event set up and breakdown, when needed
• Coordinate and assist with event preparation and anticipate market impact and support required
• Coordinate with Market tenants for event collaboration

           The successful candidate will:

• Help in any area of the Market when circumstances dictate
• Strong desire for professional and personal development
• Driven customer advocate
• Have strong advancement interest
• Have a well-developed “team oriented” business perspective.

         JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in food start-ups and/or full-service, high-end food environment as a General Manager preferred  
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral
• Experience in front and back-end operations, to include foods, beverages, supervisions, service techniques and guest interaction
• Demonstrated success in driving business growth, to include sales and financial performance
• Demonstrated success in developing employees
• Demonstrated success in executing business plans, to include best practices, customer and employee needs and short and long term strategic plans

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