Job Title: 01/14/10 Sales and Operations Manager - KOL Foods
Date Last Updated: 5/18/2010
Job ID #: 8986
Role/Job Category: Marketing & Communications
Organization Name: KOL Foods
Organization Website: www.kolfoods.com
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
Status: Full-Time
Description: KOL Foods, LLC puts kosher meat and ethics on the same plate so consumers can feel good about the meat they eat. KOL Foods sources and sells grass-fed, non-industrial, healthy lamb and beef and pastured poultry directly to individuals. Since its foundation in 2007, the interest in KOL Foods’ products has grown rapidly, and, consequently, they are now available in the East Coast and the Midwest primarily through our website. As demand is increasing KOL Foods is seeking to expand in the Eastern United States and, in the near future, nationwide. KOL Foods is unique as it operates differently from industrial kosher meat businesses. As a values-based business, our mission is to produce food that is in harmony with nature, neighbors and tradition – all the way from farm to fork. For further information on KOL Foods, please go to: www.kolfoods.com . KOL Foods is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Sales and Operations Manager who will be responsible for leading sales, customer service and fulfillment as well as supply chain management. This exciting opportunity requires a generalist with experience in hands-on business development in the food industry. The Sales and Operations Manager will report to the CEO/Founder.
Position Available: 1/11/10
Salary Range: 35-40,000
Desired Education Degree/Level: Bachelor's
Jewish Education: - Food industry experience preferred. Experience with kosher food products a plus. - Understanding of kashrut.
Prior Experience: • Deliver sales of our premium products by confidently, enthusiastically and passionately educating current and prospective clients about the exceptional value of our beef, lamb and poultry products. • Manage the day-to-day operations including movement of goods into and out of production facilities as well as shipping operations. • Drive sales through exceptional customer service from initial contact through repeat orders. • Develop a database of qualified leads through referrals, B2B direct sales, direct mail, email, networking, and participation in educational events. • In partnership with the CEO/Founder, play a key role in the development of KOL Foods’ long-term growth strategy, including strengthening our infrastructure and product excellence. • Monitor production facilities and agencies to ensure that they efficiently and consistently provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits. • Partner with the CEO/Founder and Bookkeeper to develop and implement a system to conduct data-based, continual analysis, evaluation and reporting of strategic information (revenue, product mix, margins, inventory, freight cost, cost of production facilities, and supply). • Partner with the CEO/Founder to develop product marketing strategies including advertising campaigns. • Lead the implementation of the marketing strategy and sales promotions based on knowledge of KOL Foods’ competitive advantage, market and product characteristics, and cost and markup factors. • Partner with the CEO/Founder to manage pricing models, balancing exceptional quality, costs, and customer satisfaction. • Supervise interns when needed.
Other: • A strong track record of successful new business development. • Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills. • Customer focused, responsive, timely and accurate in follow-through. • Excellent in project management. • Analytical, fast learning with excellent judgment. • Knowledge of social media platforms. • Well organized, flexible, hands-on and results-oriented. • Knowledgeable of the sustainable food movement. • High integrity. • Outstanding ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously. • Outstanding proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with special emphasis on Word and Excel. • Residing in the Washington/Baltimore area is preferred. NYC residents will be considered. • Willingness to travel - estimated 10-20%.
Career Level: 2-5 yrs. experience
How To Apply
Contact for Job: Devora Kimelman-Block
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Email: info@kolfoods.com
Preferred Contact Method: E-mail
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Date Last Updated: 5/18/2010
Job ID #: 8986
Role/Job Category: Marketing & Communications
Organization Name: KOL Foods
Organization Website: www.kolfoods.com
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
Status: Full-Time
Description: KOL Foods, LLC puts kosher meat and ethics on the same plate so consumers can feel good about the meat they eat. KOL Foods sources and sells grass-fed, non-industrial, healthy lamb and beef and pastured poultry directly to individuals. Since its foundation in 2007, the interest in KOL Foods’ products has grown rapidly, and, consequently, they are now available in the East Coast and the Midwest primarily through our website. As demand is increasing KOL Foods is seeking to expand in the Eastern United States and, in the near future, nationwide. KOL Foods is unique as it operates differently from industrial kosher meat businesses. As a values-based business, our mission is to produce food that is in harmony with nature, neighbors and tradition – all the way from farm to fork. For further information on KOL Foods, please go to: www.kolfoods.com . KOL Foods is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Sales and Operations Manager who will be responsible for leading sales, customer service and fulfillment as well as supply chain management. This exciting opportunity requires a generalist with experience in hands-on business development in the food industry. The Sales and Operations Manager will report to the CEO/Founder.
Position Available: 1/11/10
Salary Range: 35-40,000
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Desired Education Degree/Level: Bachelor's
Jewish Education: - Food industry experience preferred. Experience with kosher food products a plus. - Understanding of kashrut.
Prior Experience: • Deliver sales of our premium products by confidently, enthusiastically and passionately educating current and prospective clients about the exceptional value of our beef, lamb and poultry products. • Manage the day-to-day operations including movement of goods into and out of production facilities as well as shipping operations. • Drive sales through exceptional customer service from initial contact through repeat orders. • Develop a database of qualified leads through referrals, B2B direct sales, direct mail, email, networking, and participation in educational events. • In partnership with the CEO/Founder, play a key role in the development of KOL Foods’ long-term growth strategy, including strengthening our infrastructure and product excellence. • Monitor production facilities and agencies to ensure that they efficiently and consistently provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits. • Partner with the CEO/Founder and Bookkeeper to develop and implement a system to conduct data-based, continual analysis, evaluation and reporting of strategic information (revenue, product mix, margins, inventory, freight cost, cost of production facilities, and supply). • Partner with the CEO/Founder to develop product marketing strategies including advertising campaigns. • Lead the implementation of the marketing strategy and sales promotions based on knowledge of KOL Foods’ competitive advantage, market and product characteristics, and cost and markup factors. • Partner with the CEO/Founder to manage pricing models, balancing exceptional quality, costs, and customer satisfaction. • Supervise interns when needed.
Other: • A strong track record of successful new business development. • Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills. • Customer focused, responsive, timely and accurate in follow-through. • Excellent in project management. • Analytical, fast learning with excellent judgment. • Knowledge of social media platforms. • Well organized, flexible, hands-on and results-oriented. • Knowledgeable of the sustainable food movement. • High integrity. • Outstanding ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously. • Outstanding proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with special emphasis on Word and Excel. • Residing in the Washington/Baltimore area is preferred. NYC residents will be considered. • Willingness to travel - estimated 10-20%.
Career Level: 2-5 yrs. experience
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Email: info@kolfoods.com
Preferred Contact Method: E-mail
Want to apply for this job online? Click Here.
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