Tea Industry Careers
We’re looking for a person to bring our start-up to the next level. Please check out our educational blog at tching.com to get an initial feel for us and what we want to accomplish. If you have a strong knowledge of all things tea along with a passion for health and wellness, we’d like to hear from you. Experience with small appliances is a plus as we’re poised to revolutionize the way tea is made in this country and around the world. Excellent leadership skills and strategic planning are a must as well as experience with fundraising to complete our final funding round.
This position begins with equity and evolves to a competitive salary once we’re fully funded. We have a strong, dynamic team of passionate individuals who are ready to bring their unique skills to bear as we seek to fill this most vital position. Our virtual team provides an opportunity to telecommute, with weekly e-meetings and conference calls, allowing the CEO to live anywhere in the country as long as there’s reliable internet access. We anticipate quarterly board meetings which will require necessary travel to Oregon. Flex time allows the candidate to set their own hours and design their own schedule. We are seeking a 3-5 year commitment for this position. Serious inquiries only please.
Contact: michelle@tching.com
Vice President Sales
Beverage Company, West Coast
Job #692
VP of Sales is responsible to manage the Company's sales throughout North America and Canada. Position needs to manage brokers, maintain and strengthen the relationships with retail and food service distributors, build strong alliances with retailers, food service and grocery executives, attend trade shows as well as interface with store level employees.
Specific Requirements
1) Manage the US and Canadian Sales Team to achieve sales goal
3) Hire, train and manage brokers and distributor teams on Company's product line.
4) Help create and manage the company's annual budget. Adapt to changes in sales and expenses within the fiscal year.
5) Align sales strategy with marketing and brand strategy
6) Create, present and manage food service and retail programs for retail buyers. Analyze retailer and distributor velocity reports and SPINS data.
7) Minimum of 8 - 10 years experience in food service and retail sales working with distributor and broker networks. 4 years experience in tea
8) Have pre-existing relationships with brokers, distributors and large retailers
9) Maintain large chain accounts
10) Initiate and manage various promos, deals, and specials to increase sales
11) Travel extensively to meet brokers, retailers, and food service/retail management teams. Book your own travel arrangements. Travel can be up to 60 - 80% of your time.
Compensation Pkg
Base Salary: $95K
Bonus
Health, Dental, Vision
3 weeks vacation
Retirement Stock Option Plan
Resumes to: Lynda@NLESLLC.com
Do You Love Tea?
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Read more to find out about Tealightful Treasures, the "original" home tea tasting company!
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We are being recognized by national media organizations like USA Today, Parent's Magazine
and we have even featured on television. If you'd like an opportunity to share tea parties
and products that promote the values of relaxation, tradition and friendship, I invite you
to join our growing family of tea consultants.
Business Opportunity...
When you become a Tealightful Treasures® consultant you earn up to 32%
from all retail orders. You may carry inventory if you want but it is not not required.
You also have the opportunity to earn a bonus paid on a personal sales volume of $500,
$850 and $1200.
One of the very best things about Tealightful Treasures® is the value of
our start up kit! The cost is $199.00 and the retail value is over $580.00!
The kit comes in an organized carrying box that has a place for everything!
Start Your Tea Party Business for only $99 if you do so before January 1st 2008.
The Bright Future Consultant Kit Includes:
- 1 Consultant Training Manual
- 1 Teapot
- 12 Demitasse Cups & Saucers
- 1 Creamer & Sugar
- 12 Plates
- 125 Party Invitations
- 50 Catalogs
- 20 Hostess Letters
- 75 Customer Order Forms
- 20 Hostess Order Forms
- 50 Tea Samples
Charlene Phillips
President & CEO
Tealightful Treasures
25 Bermar Park Suite 4
Rochester, NY 14624
585-436-9019 voice
585-279-9766 fax
www.tealightfultreasures.com