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[full-time] Product Sales Professionals - Regional at FoodLaunch

2010-05-06 13:13:58

Location: Anywhere
URL: http://www.FoodLaunch.com

Description:

FoodLaunch is looking for regional product sales reps throughout the US to promote our portfolio of client products in all regions. Must have experience in selling food products to retail stores in person and by phone/email with a demonstrated track record of success. Experience in selling to upscale stores like Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, etc a big plus.

Must have great written and verbal communication skills, and a “numbers game” mentality – the more you call, the more you earn.

Compensation will be primarily from commissions, but a base salary/draw will be an option for “superstar” candidates that are a perfect fit. We are a young, entrepreneurial, and growing company. We have a proven track record of success, and despite the economy, we’ve grown by over 100% in each of the past 3 years. The ideal candidates will desire to move up in our company and eventually assume management roles (as we have tremendous advancement opportunities). Learn more about us at www.FoodLaunch.com

Qualified candidates send resume and cover letter explaining why you’d be a good fit. Best of luck!

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[full-time] Research Coordinator - Temp to Hire at FoodLaunch

2010-02-01 17:45:27

Location: Anywhere
URL: http://www.foodlaunch.com

Description:

Rapidly growing, local food marketing and consulting firm in Clearwater (www.FoodLaunch.com) is expanding and seeks an energetic and organized multi-tasker to fill the role of Research Coordinator. Ideal candidate will spearhead preliminary research and planning activities necessary for our marketing and executive team to develop business plans and launch new gourmet/specialty food products. Outlined below are the job duties and requirements:

1. Activities/Duties:

a. Market Research (gather data in regards to size of market, market trends, market growth, opportunities, case studies, merger/acquisitions, etc)

b. Comparative/competition Analysis – “Mystery Shopper”. Compile detailed database of competing brands in segment.

c. Source product packaging and obtain pricing quotes from vendors/suppliers

d. Locate potential manufacturers and conduct preliminary interview/pre-qualification.

2. Required skills and experience

a. Excellent written and verbal communications skills a MUST, creative and copywriting skills a huge plus

b. Computer and Web literacy an absolute must. Use of MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) and experience in web applications and web research mandatory. Must be able to create perfectly formatted documents in Excel and Word. PowerPoint helpful but not required.

c. Multi-tasking – must have ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in an organized and timely fashion.

(please do not apply if you cannot meet all of the above requirements)

3. Helpful, but not mandatory:

Product Naming/Branding strategy development (and/or understanding of branding principles)

*Domain Name and Trademark Search Experience and/or knowledge *Business Plan Basics *Entrepreneurial background and/or attitude *Experience in CPG industry very helpful, preferably food/beverage (working at a restaurant does not count) *College degree in marketing, business, English, and/or finance helpful, but equivalent experience will suffice

This is a 2 month temporary position with an opportunity for the right person to advance in a growing and fun company. Candidate will be required to work from our Clearwater office during business hours, 30 hours per week. The first 2 months will be on a 1099 sub-contract basis.

Interested candidates please reply with resume and/or relevant work history. Please include a working number where you can be reached should an interview be requested.

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[full-time] Food & Beverage Manager (Golf & Country Club) - Sebring, FL at Jenny Daetwiler

2010-01-26 07:23:49

Location: Anywhere
Description:

Country Club in Sebring, Florida, home to two championship golf courses and a prestigious new club house, has an immediate opening for a Food & Beverage Manager to oversee service, organization, cleanliness, sanitation, and control of the Restaurant, Banquet facility and on-course beverage service while ensuring fast, friendly, and courteous service to every guest.

Requirements include:
Hospitality education/degree (preferred)
3-5 years full-service restaurant and bar experience
2 years prior supervisory experience in F&B setting required
ServSafe certified or able to obtain a ServSafe Manager certification within 6 months of employment

Must be able to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualified candidates should send resume and salary requirements to jdaetwiler@oasisadvantage.com for immediate consideration. Resumes without salary requirements will be discarded.

Local candidates only.

EOE

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[full-time] Head of Sales - NYC at Vice President, HR

2010-01-25 13:10:07

Location: Anywhere
Description:

SUMMARY:
The Head of Sales will be responsible for managing, maximizing sales and profitability of the food brand product for a start up company. This individual must maintain current customers while continuing to develop new customers nationally and potentially internationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide leadership in the day-to-day operations while maintaining focus on strategic goals.
• Drive the development of refined sales strategies nationally to attain business and revenue goals, with a focus on sales productivity and market penetration.
• Develop and implement an annual Sales Plan in execution of the business goals, including the establishment of both annual and monthly sales objectives.
• Regularly monitor the Sales Plan, providing quarterly updates, revisions and corrective actions as necessary to ensure achievement of business and revenue objectives.
• Maintain key customer relationships and develop and implement strategies for expanding the company’s customer base.
• Responsible for the successful management of the needs of the customers, ensuring high customer satisfaction and retention, and building customer loyalty.
• Responsible for leading and creating a Sales Team.

REQUIREMENTS:
• MUST have prior experience working within the Food Retail Industry.
• Organic food background, HUGE plus.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, with ability to manage and get results through others.
• Strong working knowledge and experience in developing and executing strategic as well as tactical sales plans including quotas and account objectives.
• Highly organized and efficient with very effective time management skills.
• Ability to create effective short-term as well as long-term plans in support of and execution to the business goals and objectives.
• Strong problem analysis and problem resolution skills at both a strategic and functional level
Ability to organize and manage multiple and changing priorities effectively and efficiently
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Strong team player with ability to develop, motivate and lead.
• Start up experience a plus with experience in growing at a rapid pace.

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[full-time] NYC Sales Manager at Jenny Daetwier

2010-01-12 11:25:59

Location: Anywhere
Description:

Privately held, multi-million dollar importer/distributor offering a broad line of quality, gourmet foods to fine restaurants, caterers, country clubs and other high end hospitality providers has an immediate opening for a Sales Manager to lead a team of Sales Reps covering a territory in NYC (distribution facility/offices located in the Bronx).

Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years direct management experience working in the food/food distribution industry. Prior Chefs and/or culinary expertise/schooling highly desired! Must be able to analyze sales #‘s and data and mentor, coach and lead a team! Proficiency in all MS Office products, including Excel, a must!

Send resumes to jdaetwiler@oasisadvantage.com.

Must live in/near Bronx, NY and have reliable, personal transportation.

EOE

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[full-time] Gourmet Food Sales Executives at Kristen Hanks

2010-01-08 13:50:49

Location: Anywhere
Description:

Multi-million dollar distributor offering a broad line of quality, gourmet food products to fine restaurants, caterers, country clubs and other high end hospitality providers has openings for an energetic, enthusiastic Sales Executives in the following markets:
New Jersey (in/near Jersey City)
Long Island
Manhattan
CT/Westchester

Responsibilities include promoting and selling a diverse, high end product line. Sales Executives will adapt the process of cultivating and producing sales revenue through the development and growth of new sales and by increasing sales with existing accounts.

Qualified candidates will have 3 – 5 years outside sales experience within the food industry (strongly desired, perishable foods preferred); no beverage sales, please. Past experience working as a Chef highly desired!

High energy, enthusiastic hunters are encouraged to send a resume in confidence to khanks@oasisadvantage.com.

EOE

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[full-time] Gourmet Food Road Reps Needed at Jerry Gabbert

2009-12-23 13:09:31

Location: Anywhere
URL: http://www.wholesalegourmet.net

Description:

Sell Gourmet, Inc. is launching a national food broker network and is currently interviewing experienced gourmet food reps that travel to gift shops and gourmet stores on a regular basis. We focus our marketing efforts with non-distributor customers who appreciate fine gourmet foods to sell in their businesses. We have been open since 2006 and have seen good growth even in trying economic times.

If you currently rep several lines we can work with you to increase your brand offerings without the hassle of locating new brands to sell. We also keep all of the books and accounting for you which allows you to focus on account development and selling products.

We offer a 70/30 commission split. Your customers can buy from you or order from our wholesale website, www.wholesalegourmet.net. Either way, you make commissions on the sale whether by fax, phone, web or from you directly.

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[full-time] Experienced Sales Rep needed at Euro Gourmet

2009-12-01 07:00:31

Location: Beltsville, MD
URL: http://eurogourmet.biz

Description:

Euro Gourmet, Inc., a specialty food distributor, is looking for a highly motivated, energetic and positive person to fill an opening for a sales position. This position requires outstanding customer service skills, basic computer knowledge (spreadsheets, database, POS), and a minimum of 3 years of sales experience, preferably in the food industry.
The candidate must be well-spoken, presentable and outgoing. All candidates must be willing to learn new things and be committed to increasing sales and providing operational excellence, and hard work.

If interested, please e-mail the resume with a brief message about yourself and why you should be considered for this position.

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[full-time] NY Sales Manager (Gourmet Food Distr.) at Kristen Hanks

2009-11-06 09:22:22

Location: Anywhere
Description:

Private, multi-million dollar distributor offering a broad line of quality, gourmet food products to fine restaurants, caterers, country clubs and other high end hospitality providers is looking for an aggressive, enthusiastic Sales Manager to oversee a group of sales associates (up to 12 direct reports). Must be high energy and have demonstrated success in the hunt! Prior food distribution experience highly desired. Competitor experience a plus! Former Chefs are some of our most successful associates!

Territory includes:
The Bronx and sourrounding areas

Duties include, but are not limited to:
1. Develops and implements strategic sales plans to accommodate corporate goals.
2. Directs sales forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly.
3. Reviews market analyses to determine customer needs, price schedules, and discount rates.
4. Directs staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales program.
5. Directs channel development activity and coordinates sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals.
6. Advises dealers, distributors, and clients concerning sales and advertising techniques.
7. Assigns sales territory to sales representatives.
8. Analyzes sales statistics to formulate policy and assist dealers in promoting sales.
9. Directs product simplification and standardization to eliminate unprofitable items from sales line.
10. Represents company at trade association meetings to promote product.
11. Delivers sales presentations to key clients in coordination with sales representatives.
12. Meets with key clients, assisting sales representative with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals.
13. Liaison between sales department and other sales related units.
14. Analyzes and controls expenditures of division to conform to budgetary requirements.
15. Assists other departments within organization to prepare manuals and technical publications.
16. Prepares periodic sales report showing sales volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion. 17. Directs product research and development. 18. Monitors and evaluates the activities and products of the competition. 19. Recommends or approves budget, expenditures, and appropriations for research and development work.

Strong performers will receive an attractive compensation package including a base salary, incentives based on growing GP, a full range of employee benefits plus the opportunity to enjoy the autonomy of working from a home based office.

Please send your resume in confidence to kristenhanks1@gmail.com

EOE

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[full-time] Gourmet Food Sales - Long Island (North Fork, Shelter Island, or Montauk) at Jenny Daetwiler

2009-10-23 09:39:15

Location: Anywhere
Description:

Long Island (North Fork, Shelter Island, or Montauk)

If you are an excited, passionate, and sales driven person with a proven track record of opening new business and maximizing profitable sales, we want to talk to you! Must be knowledgeable about gourmet food or have experience in the food industry. Former Chefs are some of our most successful sales associates!

Send resume to jdaetwiler@oasisadvantage.com.

Will only consider candidates living in/near the geographic areas indicated above, no exceptions.

EOE

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