Careers

ABOUT US:

Foodstirs is a revolutionary brand whose sole purpose is to help create memorable experiences through baking. Led by Galit Laibow, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Greg Fleishman, the company’s delicious quick-from-scratch mixes offer the convenience of a mix with the taste of homemade you can feel proud of. Foodstirs only uses true USDA organic, GMO-free, and fairly traded ingredients, that can be traced back to the source. This includes Wholesome Sweeteners biodynamic cane sugar, and Equal Exchange fairly-traded cocoa. We invite you to come bake a better world with us.

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Marketing Manager/Director Role Description

Location: Santa Monica, CA Status: Full-Time Start Date: Immediate

About Us:

Based in Santa Monica, Foodstirs was co-founded by successful entrepreneurs, CEO Galit Laibow, COO Greg Fleishman, and CBO Sarah Michelle Gellar. Foodstirs is disrupting the baking mix category with USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified baking mixes that are superior on every level. The brand meticulously sources each of its ingredients based on four core principles: ultra-sustainability, easy-to-make, accessibly priced, and incredibly delicious from-scratch taste. In addition to regenerative and direct-sourced ingredients, the brand uses organic identity-preserved unbleached heirloom flour, chemical-free dyes, and is free from artificial preservatives and flavors. Our products are sold nationwide at retailers including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Target, Kroger, Safeway, Amazon and many more.

Position Scope: The Marketing Manager/Director will work closely with the COO & CEO in the planning and execution of the Marketing Plan that serves to build the brand online and at retail via high impact initiatives.

Major Responsibilities:

Planning & Budget Management: Co-build the marketing plan including trade & consumer marketing budgeting
Public Relations: Lead planning, execution and evaluation of the corporate communications program including influencer/blogger outreach
Events: Identify, plan, and execute a targeted event calendar within our key markets
Brand Partnerships: Develop, implement, & evaluate brand partnerships that can be utilized across all areas of the business including in-store shopper marketing and social media
Social Content: Plan, execute, and measure a social media strategy in line with brand mission
Shopper Marketing: Oversee the strategic planning and execution of all in-store activity

YOUR Skills:

You’re a Planner & Problem Solver: highly organized and detail oriented, superb project management capability along with excellent written/oral communication. And your resourcefulness and relentless work style get the job done every time. Nothing is ever left to chance
You’re a Strategist: A thinker that maps out where to go, when, and how across your area of ownership. There is a roadmap for everything
You’re a Creative: Big Idea builder across business including- email marketing, PR, social media, e-commerce, retail
You’re the Life of the Partay: You bring people together and can make anything happen because of your incredible interpersonal skills. You have a deep understanding of PR, Events, and Social Media Marketing

YOUR Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field (MBA Preferred)
A minimum of 3-5 years commercial and/or marketing experience within the consumer package goods or online technology environment is required
Proven Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Passion for organic products lifestyle
Must have the ability to be successful in conditions which include multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities, extended work schedules and demanding deadlines

Please email cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

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Sales Manager – Western US

Location: Western US Status: Full-Time Start Date: Fall 2017

About Us:

Position Scope: The Sales Manager, Western Region will work closely with the national sales director on the planning, management and execution of Retail Sales for this part of the country.

Major Responsibilities:

Planning: Support building of annual trade promotion calendar for region across retail customers
Identifying and executing on opportunities to expand the sales of Foodstirs within multiple retail channels throughout the West (as far as Texas excluding Chicago), which includes working with Foodstirs broker and distributor network to maximize sales and distribution opportunities
Managing all appointed brokers and distributors to achieve quality distribution in targeted accounts, including ensuring timely execution of new item introductions, schematic implementation and promotional programming and that they have all necessary resources required to succeed in the market place (e.g., product samples, sell sheets, promotional calendars, etc)
Developing and monitoring incentive programs, contests, etc. in order to keep Foodstirs top-of-mind
Ensuring that all related POS (e.g. secondary displays, shelf talkers, on-pack coupons, etc.) are ordered in the right quantities and utilized effectively in the marketplace. Requesting and analyzing distribution reports to determine market coverage and opportunities for future growth
Conducting store audits (with broker management and/or field sales reps where possible) to ensure merchandising standards are adhered to and promotional programming is being executed
Identifying and attending (i) trade shows and (ii) sampling opportunities (whether or not on-premises) to represent the brand and develop sales opportunities

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field
High-level experience in the Food Industry (Whole Foods, Sprouts, NCGA, INFRA, Safeway, Kroger, Ahold) with CPG selling background in dry baking mix and center store spaces highly preferred
Established relationships and demonstrated success working with key retail accounts along with the leading brokers and distributors (UNFI, KeHe, DPI, DOT Foods, etc), servicing these channels
Strong planning and organizational along with excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication and presentation skills, including full competence with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook)
Proven Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Demonstrated ability to excel in a hands-on, fast paced entrepreneurial environment
Highly adaptable & resourceful
Proficient in Syndicated Data Tools (SPINS, Nielsen, Retailer Portals)
Ability to travel extensively throughout the western United States

Please email cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

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Sales Manager – Eastern US Role Description

Location: Eastern US Status: Full-Time Start Date: Fall 2017

About Us:

Based in Santa Monica, Foodstirs was co-founded by successful entrepreneurs, CEO Galit Laibow, COO Greg Fleishman, and CBO Sarah Michelle Gellar. Foodstirs is disrupting the baking mix category with USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified baking mixes that are superior on every level. The brand meticulously sources each of its ingredients based on four core principles: ultra-sustainability, easy-to-make, accessibly priced and incredibly delicious from-scratch taste. In addition to regenerative and direct-sourced ingredients, the brand uses organic identity-preserved unbleached heirloom flour, chemical-free dyes, and is free from artificial preservatives and flavors. Our products are sold nationwide at retailers including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Target, Kroger, Safeway, Amazon and many more.

Position Scope: The Sales Manager, Eastern Region will work closely with the National Sales Director in the planning, management and execution of Retail Sales for this part of the country.

Major Responsibilities:

Planning: Support building of annual trade promotion calendar for region across retail customers
Identifying and executing on opportunities to expand the sales of Foodstirs within multiple retail channels throughout the East (as far as Chicago and excluding Texas), which includes working with Foodstirs broker and distributor network to maximize sales and distribution opportunities
Managing all appointed brokers and distributors to achieve quality distribution in targeted accounts, including ensuring timely execution of new item introductions, schematic implementation and promotional programming and that they have all necessary resources required to succeed in the market place (e.g., product samples, sell sheets, promotional calendars, etc)
Developing and monitoring incentive programs, contests, etc. in order to keep Foodstirs top-of-mind
Ensuring that all related POS (e.g. secondary displays, shelf talkers, on-pack coupons, etc.) are ordered in the right quantities and utilized effectively in the marketplace. Requesting and analyzing distribution reports to determine market coverage and opportunities for future growth
Conducting store audits (with broker management and/or field sales reps where possible) to ensure merchandising standards are adhered to and promotional programming is being executed
Identifying and attending (i) trade shows and (ii) sampling opportunities (whether or not on-premises) to represent the brand and develop sales opportunities

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field
High-level experience in the Food Industry (Whole Foods, Sprouts, NCGA, INFRA, Safeway, Kroger, Ahold) with CPG selling background in dry baking mix and center store spaces highly preferred
Established relationships and demonstrated success working with key retail accounts along with the leading brokers and distributors (UNFI, KeHe, Rainforest, etc), servicing these channels
Strong planning and organizational along with excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication and presentation skills, including full competence with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook)
Proven Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Demonstrated ability to excel in a hands-on, fast paced entrepreneurial environment
Highly adaptable & resourceful
Proficient in Syndicated Data Tools (SPINS, Nielsen, Retailer Portals)
Ability to travel extensively throughout the eastern United States

Please email cover letter and resume to: [email protected]