Chocolates A La Carte Work Values

Daily Duties at Chocolates A La Carte:

*Employment ended on wonderful terms. Due to the economic hardships the company was experiencing over the past year I was involved with the latest round of layoffs. • Managed a team of marketing associates and started an intern program • Researched, identified, and analyzed trends and provided information to sales team and executives • Forecasting, quantitative/qualitative planning and execution: managed a six figure budget • Wrote copy for Packaging, Websites, Brochures, Advertisements and Catalogues • Produced Award Winning Brochure(s) (all aspects from design to print) • Developed and maintain the “Promotional Schedule” with clear objectives/Monitored ROI targets • Identified and executed product changes due to market conditions and trends while establishing brand strategies • Supported sales team with market/industry information, product knowledge and competitive info • Executed product line extensions to new product launches for brand and private label sector • Evaluated and collected market trends to determine new product needs • Chaired the “New Product Development” executive committee • Oversaw trade shows for the Retail and Foodservice sectors • Created national advertising plans and customer specific programs • Oversaw promotions on all levels while assisting with the needs of specific markets • Field Related sales support (i.e. monthly promotions, brochures, sell sheets and presentations) • Developed national advertisements to promote products and capabilities to increase sales • Developed Press Releases and coordinate the distribution with major industry publications Online Marketing Experience at Chocolates à la Carte: • Organized the design and content of the companies Foodservice website • Organized the design and content of the companies Retail website and Chocolate Store Website • Newsletters, Campaigns, Contests and Online Promotions Event Planning & Partnerships at Chocolates à la Carte: • Created and maintained relationships with major companies: Costco, Target, Disney, Cruise Lines • Organized major events: Disney EPCOT Food & Wine; Wolfgang Puck Festival, Competitions • Built long-term relationships to strengthen the company’s brand

What they like about Chocolates A La Carte:

Working for a company with an emphasis on social values and helping society is a clear and important priority for you - a critical factor in who you choose to work for. In contrast to other factors, you place an organization's reputation for fairness and concern for the community above most other aspects of the company. As you search for a new job opportunity, it is usually possible to find out if the company is involved in the community and/or if it is addressing problems and issues in society. Pay special attention to non-profit organizations and those specifically involved in social action. Moreover, speaking with current and former employees should enlighten you to perceptions of the fairness of the company's leaders and the treatment of employees.

Tags

Marketing, Communications, PR, Research, Advertising, Product Launches, Development, Brand Marketing, Retail Marketing, Foodservice, Hospitality, Manager, Analyzed, Forecast, ROI, Promotional Schedule, Brand strategies, Press Releases, Promotion, Website, Design, Organized major events, Vendor Relationships, Printing, Negotiating

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Presentation, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership , Flexable, Completes Tasks On Time, Team Player, Loyal, Great Positive Attitude, Strong Computer Skills

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Chocolates A La Carte: