Food Chain Manager (East Coast Region)

Located in mid Atlantic or East Coast Remote / Home based: necessary to travel up to 50% JOB SUMMARY: To work collaboratively to manage our branded business products within a specific area ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*: Liaising and coordinating between licensees/ growers and retailers and marketing agency to ensure a correct promotional plan and development of Branded business in target markets after validation of Brand Manager.

Identifying and establishing local partners such as licensees and growers who can work collaboratively with us to deliver growth of the Branded business for a specific area. Reporting on key local market conditions and retailer information. Leading and participating in wider food chain projects when necessary. Working with Brand Manager and local marketing agency to progress into new markets for branded business when required Updating key licensee activity regularly to coordinate and support to ensure Branded business products growth in US, Canada, Mexico.

Managing launch of new items in retailer Reporting sales, market and retailer trends Assist with business development and innovation strategies REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Core knowledge: Detailed knowledge of retail and scape and main players and supply routes. Job Knowledge: Good level of agronomic knowledge.

Core know-how: How to communicate clearly and accurately as well as being able to sell new ideas to potential partners with conviction. Good command of local language and English language. Core soft-skills: People skills, communication – written and verbal, negotiation, ability to make subjective decisions, ability to interact with people from all cultures.

Must be able to work under strict time constraints and requirements. Must possess strong character traits required including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, and honesty. Must be knowledgeable of the fast-moving developments in the sales field and seed industry.

Must have basic computer knowledge, including but not limited to Microsoft Office. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Understanding of fresh market vegetable production, wholesale vegetable exchanges and cool chain. Retail/produce experience a plus EDUCATION REQUIRED: An undergraduate college degree in marketing, business administration, crop science or agriculture or its equivalent in training and experience required.

Bilingual in Spanish desirable LICENSES/DEGREES/TRAINING: Must have valid driver's license and excellent driving record. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Located in mid Atlantic or East Coast Home based: necessary to travel up to 40% Required to attend meetings across the region and Europe. Must be able to work long and/or irregular hours.

Must be able to travel for long periods of time throughout the year. Must be able to work under different weather conditions such as extremes in temperature and must be able to work in dusty conditions. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds when necessary to complete job functions.

BENEFITS

Health & Wellness Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Monthly Wellness Stipend Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Philanthropic Giving Program Disability Insurance (plans vary by location) Financial Benefits 401(k) Program + Company Match Profit Sharing Program (via 401(k) Holiday Bonus Performance Incentive Bonus Program Tuition Reimbursement 529 College‑Savings Plan Company-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance Time Off & Flexibility Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave 15 Paid Company Holidays 2 Floating Holidays Birthday Off