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Local Food Distribution Coordinator Unlimited Future, Inc.

  • Date Posted November 04, 2014
  • Location Huntington, WV
  • Category Nonprofit
  • Job Type Full-Time
Job Description About Us:

Unlimited Future, Inc. (UFI) is a not-for-profit microenterprise development center and business incubator.  UFI was established in 1995, to assist emerging and existing small businesses, especially minority and women owned businesses, in their efforts to reduce overhead expenses, compete effectively in markets, and create jobs.  UFI is the only full-service microenterprise development center in the Tri-State region offering training, access to capital, incubator services and business counseling.

Position Description:

Unlimited Future, Inc. is creating a new position to expand the capacity of farmers,  local food markets, restaurants and other volume buyers by creating a local food distribution network.

Working under the direction of the Local Food Business Director, the Local Food Distribution Coordinator will be required to perform extensive cold calling to:
  • Develop partnerships with food entrepreneurs
  • Develop relationships with regional buyers
  • Coordinate deliveries and back-hauling opportunities
  • Develop and maintain relationships with partner organizations
  • Promote 30 Mile Meal Huntington as a brand
  • Assist with implementation of an online food ordering system
  • Perform other activities as directed to help grow the local food system in our region
*** This is a 2 year grant funded position***

Job Requirements:
  • Cold calling experience with proven results
  • Marketing experience in the food industry is preferred
  • Effective salesperson who is able to articulate the value of the services offered and committed to exceeding client’s expectations
  • Detail-oriented and numbers-oriented
  • Experience with logistics and scheduling

Annual Salary: $24,000 Compensation this position is : salaried How to apply
This job expired on January 03, 2015
DeadlineDecember 01, 2014

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