Business Development / Merchandiser Gourmet Guru Inc.
- Date Posted April 16, 2014
- Location Bronx, NY
- Category Business
- Job Type Full-Time
Entry-level applicants are welcome to apply, as are those with 2-4 years of prior sales, marketing, demo or culinary experience.
The Company: Gourmet Guru's mission since 1996 has been to help make the world a better place to eat, by sourcing and bringing to market, cutting edge organic and natural food items. We proudly partner with some of the finest retail stores and restaurants in the United States to help keep consumers coming back for more. You will join a team of talented, personable and creative individuals dedicated to pursuing team success and individual goals with equal ferocity. Our Headquarters are conveniently located at the gateway of the wholesale culinary capital of the United States in Eastern Bronx, minutes from Manhattan. Profile: Business Development Guru, Merchandiser You will be part of our Business Development Team fostering and growing existing business relationships while forging new ones to maximize business opportunities, creating symbiotic win-win partnerships.
Your primary goals will consist of:
- Business development at store level for some of the nation's premier food retailers and food service providers
- 4.5 days in store business development and merchandising
- 1/2 day at HQ strategic planning, communication and follow up
- Positive Attitude: We believe this is the most important gateway drug to long term chemical dependency on positive results! Outgoing, with strong interpersonal skills and self motivation
- Vision: Long-term career foresight with a can-do approach
- Excellent People Skills: Ability to build and maintain a multitude of symbiotic business relationships based on great follow up, honesty and strong communication.
- Pertinacious yet alacritous work ethic.
- Leadership from the front approach with a strong team player skill set
- Open mindedness to learn, be coached and grow within a growing company
- Bilingual: Spanish is a plus but not required
- Skills in Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook
- A Passion for healthy, great tasting food
- Positive minded disposition and outgoing personality-- grouches need not apply
- Ability to work independently while being fully accountable
- Excellent time management skills
- Proficiency in written and verbal communication
- Valid drivers license and clean record
- Can lift 25+ lbs
This is an outstanding opportunity to take on a key role within a dynamic growing organization dedicated to innovative natural food products, top-flight service, team harmony and group success. Draw base is commensurate with experience and additionally the remuneration package includes performance-based incentives, paid vacation and Health Benefits. Great opportunities for advancement from within the organization. Thank you for your consideration!
Location: Manhattan, Long Island & Jersey.
Compensation: Draw v. commission: $26,000-$32,000 commensurate w. experience + Bonus’ + Travel expenses, Health Benefit
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