Sales Manager * Food Experience required - Private Label to 100K

Occupation:Fast Food Restaurant Manager ABOUT THE COMPANYOur client is a leader in the food industry specializing in private label products for major customers like Safeway, Albertson’s, Sam’s Costco, Kroger and many others. This position provides a unique opportunity for outstanding career and personal growth potential.  The Sales Manager position will pay a base of $60-80K +  bonus/commission, 401K, Paid Medical/Dental with other benefits. The position will be based in the Fresno CA area. ABOUT THE JOBIn this position, you will be in charge of developing the company’s retail and private label business in Safeway, Albertson’, Kroger, Costco, Sam’s and other major accounts. You will help develop new products and programs to meet the customer needs and be recognized as a leader in developing and improving excellent customer relations. You will manage a team of brokers covering U.S. markets and will report directly to the President.  SKILLS / EXPERIENCE Requirements include:At least 5-7 years of proven success as a Sales Representative / Manager or Broker Manager  from a leading CPG firm. Documented success in growing the sales volume, share and profitability of product lines in the food industry. Strong preference for experience in private label food products. You must have previous experience in developing effective trade marketing programs, new product introductions,  advertising and consumer promotion. You must have excellent presentation skills, a creative energy and ability to stimulate the creative juices from your colleagues. You must thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth entrepreneurial environment and must have a deep and sincere passion for brand building and classical marketing. Degree preferred.  FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION – APPLY NOW! If qualified and interested, email your resume in word document attachment to  Attention Frank Laux…No calls, no zipped files, please ABOUT STRATEGIC SEARCH PARTNERS Strategic Search Partners is a leading search firm specializing in the recruitment of executive and managers in the Consumer Products Industry and also the Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations and Logistics functional areas. When you send your resume, you can be assured that this information will be held in total confidence.  For more information on our firm, please visit our website at www.searchssp.com    Keywords: CPG, Brand Manager, FMI,  P&G, Nestle, Stouffer, Campbell’s, Quaker, Heinz, Unilever, Bestfoods, Lipton, Sara Lee, Hershey, Kraft, Hormel, Pillsbury, General Mills, Food, Colgate Palmolive, Clorox, Dial, Minute Maid, Coca Cola, Pace Foods, Frozen Food, Private Label, Mission Foods, Ralston, Uncle Ben’s, Riviana Foods, TexMati, Pasta, Salsa, Blue Bell, Dairy, Beverage, Pillsbury, Pioneer, IRI, Nielsen, Spectra, Retail Link, Conagra, Marie Calendar, Tyson, Sysco, Foodservice, Rich –Sea Pack, Daymon, Private label, Gerber, Fruits, Vegetables, Produce. Chiquita, Dole, Central Valley, Nuts, Almond Growers, Milk Producers, Ruiz Foods, Safeway, Kroger,   Company: Strategic Search Partners Location: Statewide, CA Salary/Wage: 60,000.00 - 80,000.00 USD /yearBonus + Excellent benefits Status: Full Time, Employee Work Experience: 7+ to 10 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Industry: Sales/Retail/Business Development Company: Strategic Search Partners Contact: Frank Laux Email: Apply by Email Reference Code: SALESFR