Job Title: Sales & Inventory Manager Location: Barr Farms in Rhodelia, KY and Louisville
Reports To: Farm Owner/Operator Job Type: Approximately 30 hours per week, with seasonal changes
About Us: We’re a small, vibrant organic farm with a passion for providing fresh, healthy produce and sustainably raised meats to our CSA members, local restaurants, and farmers market customers. Our commitment to sustainable agriculture, community relationships, and high-quality products drives everything we do. At Barr Farms, we foster a collaborative, supportive work environment where connection, respect, and open communication are key. We are dedicated to hard work, continual improvement, and facing challenges with compassion and accountability. With a deep respect for the land and each other, we approach every task with purpose and passion, knowing our efforts contribute to something bigger than ourselves.
If you thrive in an organized, fast-paced environment and love connecting with others, this is the job for you!
Position Summary: As our Sales & Inventory Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our farm running smoothly. From managing inventory to learning and updating farm software, to coordinating and implementing deliveries and making sales at the farmers market, you’ll be the glue that holds our product flow together. This role requires both the behind-the-scenes organization, attention to detail in managing delivery routes and the customer-facing excitement of farmers markets.
Key Responsibilities:
At the Farm: ~16-20 hours/week, Wednesdays and Fridays, Mid April-Mid-Dec*
Inventory Management – Keep it Fresh & Organized:
Track and manage all farm products—from meat to veggies to eggs to packaging materials. We like to keep things fresh, and that means keeping track of stock levels, shelf life, and making sure nothing goes to waste.
Count and input new meat inventory in our farm and sales software, Local Food Marketplace (LFM).
Update LFM weekly to ensure online store is up to date
Organize and store products with precision—no wilted lettuce or misplaced tomatoes on your watch.
Collaborate with our farm team to predict what’s coming up, so we know how much to harvest and distribute.
Keep an eye on the inventory systems and make sure everything’s running smoothly, with minimal headaches.
Reporting and Data Management:
Stay on top of the numbers. Track sales, inventory, and deliveries, and help us refine processes as we grow.
Regularly report on inventory levels, sales trends, and delivery performance. Share insights and ideas for making our operation even more efficient.
Box Packing Ninja:
Create the product mix for twice weekly CSA boxes, both veggies and meats, creating an appealing base box for customers based on farm product availability, and input box mix into farm software in coordination with the Farm Operator.
Ensure all pick lists, labels, distribution info sheets and more are printed accurately and on time.
Help pack boxes for CSA and restaurant deliveries with a high level of accuracy.
Pack the truck(s) in an efficient manner, with an eye towards delivery efficiency
Suggest ideas for increasing accuracy of all farm boxes packed.
Coordination with the Farm Team:
Stay in sync with our farm crew and Farm Operator to ensure we’re harvesting what’s needed, when it’s needed.
Help manage seasonal ups and downs—whether we’re flush with tomatoes or running low on greens, you’ll adjust the schedule and CSA boxes accordingly.
Take photos of your work for farm marketing purposes
Work with Communications and Marketing Manager to suggest ideas for social posts and “what’s happening on the farm” newsletter communications.
In Louisville: Farmers Market and maybe some delivery driving. Tuesdays and Saturdays.
12-15 hours/week mid-April-mid-December
Farmers Market Star:
You’ll take charge of our farmers market setup and sales—everything from arranging the booth to engaging with market-goers.
You’ll bring the farm's story to life, engaging with customers, answering questions about our growing practices, and making sure everyone leaves with some tasty treats.
Handle cash, card transactions, and make sure our booth stays stocked and looking sharp. It’s about making the market experience as fun and engaging as the products we sell!
Delivery Route Driver Extraordinaire:
Hit the road and bring fresh farm goods directly to our CSA members and restaurants. You’ll organize, load, and manage the delivery route, ensuring our customers get their goods in a timely and cheerful manner.
Get ready to drive a farm-to-table delivery route that requires both organization, high attention to detail and friendly interactions.
Qualifications:
A positive attitude and a love for working with people and fresh food!
Passion for organic farming and sustainability and/or an appreciation for local farms and desire to increase resilience in the local food system—this is at the heart of everything we do!
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, agriculture, logistics, or a related field.
Self-starter, intrinsically motivated, can problem solve independently
1+ years of experience in inventory, sales, or distribution (bonus points if it’s in the food, agriculture, or retail space).
Super organized with a keen eye for detail.
Experience managing delivery routes and customer-facing sales, particularly at farmers markets, is a big plus!
A love for the outdoors, with the physical stamina to manage deliveries and market setups (sometimes in the rain, but always with a smile!).
Comfortable using inventory management software, spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets), learn our farm software LFM and other digital tools to track sales and orders.
Spanish speaking a plus but not required
An approachable and easygoing demeanor and the ability to roll with the punches in a fast-paced environment.
Physical & Other Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs of fresh produce and packaging.
Ability to work in all weather conditions, including cold, heat, rain and humidity.
Comfortable standing, walking, and working outdoors for long periods.
Ability to safely drive a farm truck to handle deliveries (valid driver's license required).
Some evening and weekend work required. 2-3 Saturdays a month
Compensation: $18-22/hour depending on experience, plus the following benefits:
Paid Time Off
Possibility of a performance bonus every 6 months
Product discounts on organic veggies and pasture raised meats
The joy of working on a farm and building the local food system
Typical Weekly Schedule May-Oct: Approximately 30 hours a week with seasonal changes*
*Some winter (mid Dec-mid Mar) work hours may be possible, but are limited
Tuesdays in Louisville: Noon -6. Some delivery but mostly Farmers Market: 6 hrs
Wednesdays on farm in Rhodelia: 8:30-5:30 with 1 hr lunch break: 8 hrs
Inventory check–1-2 hrs
Software inventory Updates–1-2 hrs
Online box building–2 hours
Pack shed clean up–2-3 hrs
Photos/Marketing?--1-2 hrs
Staff Meeting/Farmer Check in–1-2 hrs
Thursdays: TBD. Possible work day, possible off
Fridays: on farm in Rhodelia: 8-6 with 1 hr lunch break: 9 hrs
Print labels–1 hr
Finalize delivery logistics online—1 hr
LFM reporting–1 hr
Pack boxes/Load truck–3-4 hrs
Take photos?
Saturdays: 6–9 hrs
DLFM Farmers Market in Louisville 8:30-2:15: 6 hrs (Possible option of driving farm truck: 3 hrs)
Sundays and Mondays: off
Note: Depending on the person and interests/needs, this job might be able to be broken up into multiple different positions based on the location, number of hours and types of duties the employee wants and needs.
How to Apply: If you’re ready to dive into a dynamic and authentic role, send the following to farmer@barrfarmsky.com.
a cover letter,
your resume and
three references, at least 1-2 who have been in a supervisory role for you.
Let’s grow together!
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About the Author
Rae lives and farms on Barr Farms with her family. She loves cooking healthy food, trying new things, deep conversations with friends, reading, learning, and playing, especially with her three children.
