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PART-TIME CHEESEMONGER
Lucy's Whey
New York City, NY
Position Summary
Lucy's Whey is looking for a Cheesemonger. The Cheesemonger’s primary job is to sell cheese and engage and build relationships with customers. Additionally, the Cheesemonger creates visually appealing displays in the morning, maintains the displays throughout the day, receives deliveries, preps and cares for the cheese, and organizes the storage areas. The Cheesemonger is a true caretaker of cheese, ensuring a top quality product. This is a part-time hourly position. 24-30 hrs per week, with possibility of full-time employment.
Qualifications
• Broad and thorough knowledge about cheese and prior experience working in a cheese store.
• Passion for food and learning about food.
• Basic food and cooking knowledge. Enjoys cooking. Basic knife skills. Food handling and preparation experience preferred.
• Possesses natural and exceptional customer service skills.
• Self-motivated
• High energy, gregarious, friendly.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Resourceful, adaptable, thinks quickly on feet.
• Works with a sense of urgency.
• Quick study.
• Be able to work weekends and evenings
How to Apply
Please email resume to info@lucyswhey.com
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SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR
Fra' Mani Handcrafted Foods
Berkeley, CA
This position directs national sales for our growing brand of critically-acclaimed cured and cooked salumi products and artisanal prepared foods. Will work together with Chef/Founder Paul Bertolli and production and operations team members to assess market demands and to chart a natural course for our artisanal food products in all categories. Our Sales and Marketing Director will maintain accounts with an established and growing network of distributors, wholesalers, retailers and restaurants from San Francisco Bay Area office. Will travel regularly to build and maintain customer relationships. Will also direct a Sales Associate charged with managing and supporting all accounts in the greater Bay Area.
Responsibilities include
* Building and nurturing existing relationships with distributors, brokers, retailers and restaurants, troubleshooting as needed to maintain good relations
* Targeting suitable prospects and developing relationships to expand market penetration
* Spearheading promotional campaigns and new product launches with current customers and prospects
* Sales analysis and planning, working with production to match supply with demand in all categories
* Building brand awareness through marketing materials, trade show involvement, demos and promotions
Requirements
* Good general knowledge of the specialty food market and relevant distribution channels
* Dynamic, proven sales and marketing skills (existing relationships in the specialty food business strongly preferred)
* Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
* Outstanding people skills
* Strong organizational skills, working well under pressure and effectively juggling a number of tasks
* Proven ability to work independently, supervise effectively and contribute to a team effort
* Training and presentational skills required, must be able to relate our compelling story
* Interest in fine foods, quality ingredients and sustainable practices highly preferred
* Proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Word and Powerpoint
* Ability to travel 30% of the time
* College Degree – Minimum 3 years sales experience in a management position in the food industry
Compensation Salary + commission DOE; vacation & medical insurance benefits.
Please send resume and cover letter to linda.bertolli@framani.com. Please no phone calls – no recruiters.
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SALES ASSOCIATE - SPECIALTY FOODS
Fra' Mani Handcrafted Foods
Berkeley, CA
Fra’ Mani Handcrafted Foods, founded by award-winning Chef Paul Bertolli, seeks an experienced, personable and motivated sales person to represent, support and increase sales of our critically-acclaimed line of delicious cured and cooked salumi products and artisanal prepared foods.
Responsibilities include
• Target new business and manage current accounts with retailers, restaurants, hotels, resorts, and institutions in assigned territories within greater Bay Area
• Work as liaison between distributors and these accounts to facilitate and support sales
• Provide regular office and sales support for Director of Sales & Marketing on other regional and national sales and marketing efforts
• Attend special events and trade shows; demo products as required
Requirements
• Minimum of two years experience in specialty food sales
• Proven sales and customer service skills (prospecting, follow-up, closing, overcoming objections, overcoming challenges, account maintenance)
• Effective written and oral communication skills; interest in contributing to a team effort
• Ability to effectively present our compelling story in front of an audience, large or small
• Ability to work independently, juggle a variety of accounts and projects simultaneously
• Interest in fine foods, quality ingredients and sustainable practices highly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to lift 40 lbs
• Experience with food handling - able to operate, or be trained to operate a meat slicer
• Ability to work occasional weekends
• Ability to work in the field up to 70% of the time (significant travel within the Bay Area)
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and meet the company’s automobile insurance requirements
Compensation: Salary DOE + bonus/commission; vacation & medical insurance benefits.
Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:
linda.bertolli@framani.com
Please no phone calls – no recruiters.
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ASSISTANT SALES DIRECTOR
Creminelli Fine Meat
Multiple Markets throughout the US
TO SUM IT UP
Befriend and support the people who sell our products
Find creative ways to move product
Build the Creminelli social community
NEW STORES AND RESTAURANTS
* Visit stores providing detailed information about Creminelli products, tell the story, create excitement
* Assist stores to set their cases to display Creminelli products trying to get the best placement spot available. Provide POS materials including crates, runners, deli cards, recipe cards and DVDs
* Conduct formal and informal training for the staff of retail stores
* Demonstrate the Creminelli product in stores
* Solicit feedback from deli/specialty managers, store managers and deli/specialty staff and report on feedback
* Meet with chefs and provide product information and preparation ideas
* Respond to product concerns
* Distribute items to remind customers to sell our products, i.e.. t-shirts, hats, aprons, knives etc
Summary Develop a strong, warm relationship with and become an invaluable tool for deli/specialty managers, chefs, store owners/managers and other Creminelli customers starting to use the product.
Suggestion At a new store roll out, figure out your best point of contact and assure you get their cell phone number and email address.
EXISTING STORES
* Develop and maintain relationships with retailers, know them personally
* Maintain and update a list of retailers that carry Creminelli products, and track usage
* Communicate with retailers when there are new products or new tools for retailers, i.e.... awards, articles, press.
* Develop a means of regular communication with retailers
* Look for promotion opportunities and other ways to improve product movement
* Relay retailer feedback to Creminelli management, suggestions for improvement
* Distribute items to remind customers to sell our products, i.e.. t-shirts, hats, aprons, knives etc
Summary Assure that Creminelli customers know that there is a support system and friend present to help them succeed with the Creminelli product.
Suggestion Don’t let a day go by that you don’t reach out to at least five stores.
BRAND PROMOTION
* Look for opportunities to promote the Creminelli brand
* Update Facebook, Twitter and other social media to create brand interest and encourage those who you’re in contact with to follow Creminelli on Facebook
Contact scott@creminelli.com
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SALES AND MARKETING DIRECTOR
Flavrz Drink Mix
Boston Area
Responsible to achieve sales results and to execute marketing programs according to the business plan
* Sales Planning and Analysis
o Develop plan for sales through each broker/distributor
o Monitor and analyze results (sales into account/channel, sell-through, profitability)
* Broker/distributor management
o Goal setting and performance tracking by broker/distributor
o Locate and set up new brokers and distributors (including paperwork)
o Communicate about programs, promotions, products, price changes
o Distribute selling tools
o Set up and oversee system of commissions
* Direct Sales
o Identify new direct accounts (traditional and alternative channels)
o Sales calls (local key accts) and phone sales with major accts (not local)
o Manage existing accounts – reorders, programs, delivery, etc.
o Manage telemarketing
* Demos
o Hire and train demo staff
o Set up demos
o Do some demos
o Work with demo companies (where required)
* Database Maintenance
o Help setup and maintain sales database
* Marketing Programs
o Organize and attend trade shows
o Organize and attend (some) consumer events
o Organize and administer Temporary Price Reduction programs
o Organize creation and distribution of point of sale display material
o Work with PR firm
o Organize school fundraising program
Key skills
* Highly organized
* Enjoys selling and being out of the office
* Excellent follow through
* Good people skills
* A team player
* Industry knowledge/experience highly desirable
Contact Karen karen@flavrzdrinkmix.com
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REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
Gil’s Gourmet
Northern California
Overview
To plan and carry out all sales activities on assigned accounts or areas. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction and managing quality of product and service delivery.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
* develop and maintain a customer database
* generate and qualify leads
* source and develop client referrals
* prepare sales action plans and schedules
* develop and maintain sales and promotional materials
* plan and conduct direct marketing activities
* make sales calls to new and existing clients
* develop and make presentations of company products and services to current and potential clients
* negotiate with clients
* develop sales proposals
* present sales contracts
* maintain sales activity records and reports
* respond to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person
* ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationships
* follow up on sales activity
* quality checks on product and service delivery
* monitor and report on sales activities and follow up for management
* conduct market research and surveys
* participate in sales events
* monitor competitors, market conditions and product development
Education and Experience
* knowledge of relevant computer applications (Excel, Outlook, ACT)
* knowledge of principles and practices of sales
* knowledge of customer service principles
* knowledge of basic business principles
* experience in sales
* experience in making presentations
* proven ability to achieve sales targets
Key Competencies
* planning and organizing
* persuasiveness
* adaptability
* verbal and written communication
* negotiation
* resilience
* stress tolerance
* goal driven
How to Apply submit resumes to andy@gilsgourmet.com. No phone calls please
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