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Simon Harding posted a job: VP & General Manager of Imported Speciality Food Division

"VP & General Manager of Imported Speciality Food Division Ref USGM31848 Company Description Chronos Consulting (www.chronosconsulting.com) is part of the Coberon Chronos Group, an award winning global leader in permanent and temporary staffing, RPO and business process automation solutions (www.chronosworkflow.com) for global multinationals. The Group owns and operates 41 offices worldwide. Chronos Consulting's client is a leader in gourmet branded speciality foods within Foodservice. Job Description Reporting to Europe, you will manage, grow and expand a Speciality & Gourmet business in USA and Canada. In this foodservice & speciality driven business you will oversee Sales, Marketing and Finance teams with full P&L responsibility. Strategic development, execution of goals, processes improvement, supply chain management, working closely with European counterparts and customer interaction will all be key success factors. Assessment of the USA and Canadian gourmet food markets, competitors, and segments and establish overall strategy to for growth. Oversee the Speciality division comprised of Sales, Marketing, Finance teams and 200 million USD in current revenue and position organisation for growth. Determine optimal brand portfolio, target price points for each brand and identify strategy for other key marketing elements including packaging and new products Establish execution priorities with all functional support teams Lead and monitor supply chain activities and interface with customer as needed Manage the overall P&L including: intense focus on supply chain, liaison with the functions to reduce costs, and monitor transfer costs from Europe Identify and close targeted acquisitions to build and expand the business Act as a liaison with Europe for Best Practices and assure execution of programs and directives are carried out in North America. Skill Required 15+ years in a senior Sales or Marketing role within the food industry coupled with a MBA is a must Previous general management and/or functional Director or VP leadership experience is required International exposure would be an asset coupled with knowledge of all facets in the Foodservice industry, specifically imported speciality & gourmet foods Refined and well polished interpersonal & management skills and a proven ability to lead and successfully grow a business Based in Chicago and open to travel in USA and Canada and a few times a year to Europe Benefits CVs to chicago@chronosconsulting.com Country United States of America City, region Chicago, IL Discipline General Management Sector Retail and FMCG"

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