Blue Diamond Growers Work Values

Daily Duties at Blue Diamond Growers:

Initially hired as Region Manager with responsibilities over Industrial, Retail and Food Service sales in the western U.S. Promoted to National Sales Manager after 18 months, responsible for 6 region managers and 76 broker territories. Eventually promoted to Marketing Manager with P&L responsibility for all retail branded businesses worldwide. Orchestrated the development and introduction of the first honey roasted almond to the snack category. Objective was to facilitate a quick and cost effective market introduction. Activities include managing a staff representing 8 different departments including R&D, marketing, advertising, sales, engineering, production, logistics and purchasing, Project resulted in a successful introduction within 6 months of initiation. Product generated over $3 million revenue within first 12 months. Expanded to several international markets in year 2 with revenues increasing to $4.25 million.

What they like about Blue Diamond Growers:

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

Business Unit Development, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Forecast Planning, Sales Management, Proficient with ACT / CRM, Broker Management, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Finance Management, Confection Sales, Agricultural Commodity Sales, Food Ingredient Sales, Consumer Product Sales, Snack Foods, HACCP, Food Safety, Grocery, Drug, Warehouse Clubs, Performance Goals, 25 Years Experience, Director National Sales, Chief Operating Officer, Operations Manager, California, Sacramento, CA, San Francisco, San Jose, Napa, Fairfield, Contract Packaging, Private Label, Consumer Food Products, National Brand Experience, Vice President of National Sales, National Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, Snack Nuts, Baking Nuts, Candy / Confections, Jelly Beans, Salad Dressings, Almonds, Walnuts, Peanuts

Skills

Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership , ACT / CRM , HACCP, Food Safety (USDA), Key Account Management

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