Careers

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Co-paid Life Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance
• Short term and long term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Reimbursement Accounts
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 50% company match up to 6% of gross salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount product purchase

CURRENT OPENINGS:

• Regional Sales Manager-Asian Channel
• Brand Manager

Regional Sales Manager-Asian Channel
Must speak Chinese, Mandarin, or Cantonese
This position reports to Director of Sales and Marketing for the Asian Channel and is responsible for the budgeted case sales, gross revenue, marketing and trade promotion funds generated from the East Coast Asian channel. Primary channels include: East Coast Asian distributors in the US and Canada.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include, but is not limited to the following:

• Work closely with the Director of Sales & Marketing for the Asian Channel to monitor East Coast Distributors in the implementation of sales and marketing programs and trade promotions.
• Evaluate and manage the performance of east coast distributors by frequent visits to retail markets, maintain close communications with the sales teams of the distributors to ensure the full execution of all sales and marketing programs.
• Design and implement sales plans in order to meet or exceed agreed upon sales volume and revenue objectives. Responsible for working closely with the Director of Sales and Brand Manager to stay within the spending parameters of the marketing and trade budgets release annually. 
• Maintain close working relationships with Customer Service, Corporate Sales, and parent company to insure good communication of Sales strategy and tactics.
• Communicate distributor forecasts on a monthly basis to Director of Sales, Corporate Sales and parent company to be utilized for production planning and financial analysis.
• Utilize internal operating systems to develop and maintain various sales reports needed on a weekly and monthly basis to properly manage the business.
• Identify and gather competitive intelligence and communicate to Director of Sales-Asian Channel and East Coast Distributors.

Skills

• B.S. or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 5 years work experience and/or training: minimum of two years related work experience.
• Ability to work on many tasks simultaneously while attending to detail.
• Ability to speak Chinese, Mandarin, or Cantonese.
• Expert in software such as Microsoft Word (word processing), Microsoft Excel (spreadsheet ability), and Microsoft PowerPoint (presentation skills).
• P&L experience is preferred.

For immediate consideration, apply on-line or please forward resume along with salary history to Vitasoy USA Inc. 1 New England Way, Ayer, MA 01432; phone # (978) 772-6880; (978) 772-6881; Email: Recruiting.ma@vitasoy-usa.com. Vitasoy USA offers a generous salary and bonus potential for this position.

Brand Manager

Under the direction of the VP of Marketing, this position is responsible for the overall brand management for all Vitasoy USA retail brands for the mainstream and foodservice channel. Must be able to proactively plan strategies, develop and execute plans, interpret and analyze data, manage new product launches, create measurable objectives, and project leadership skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Analysis and understanding of market conditions and able to independently develop and recommend an action plan on achieving strategic goals.
• Responsible for the development, execution and management of the Marketing Budget and ability to proactively adjust plans to meet financial goals.
• Develop and recommend pricing actions, trade promotions and expanded distribution plans with Sales involvement.
• Ability to create and execute a three year Vision Plan and annual Market Plan.
• Collaborate with Sales on achieving annual brand plans for volume and profits.
• Oversee strategy and objectives for consumer promotional activity, including advertising, PR and couponing.
• Analyze, interpret data and report monthly on scanner data trends, consumer relations’ trends, and brand and budget performance against plan.
• Oversee consumer research, interpret results and translate into meaningful strategies.
• Work closely with the VP of Marketing and R&D Manager on developing new product initiatives in achieving brand goals.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams in achieving project goals.
• Participate in trade shows or customer presentations as requested or required.
• Enhance the team-based, results driven culture.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Marketing, MBA preferred minimum of 3-5 years work experience.
• Experience in food marketing and or CPG environment. Trade / Sales experience a plus.
• Ability to translate information from multiple sources regarding consumer needs/objectives into programs.
• Strong financial background, ability to read and interpret P&L statement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to make presentations in small or large groups.
• Self directed and strategic with broad skill set.

For immediate consideration, apply on-line or please forward resume along with salary history to Vitasoy USA Inc. 1 New England Way, Ayer, MA 01432; phone # (978) 772-6880; (978) 772-6881; Email: Recruiting.ma@vitasoy-usa.com. Vitasoy USA offers a generous salary and bonus potential for this position.

About Vitasoy USA Inc.

A pioneer in bringing organic and all-natural tofu and soy foods to America, Vitasoy USA Inc. is committed to producing delicious, innovative foods that promote the health of families and the planet. Look forourOrganic and all natural premium tofu, Asian noodles, fresh pasta wraps, vegan sandwich spreads, soymilks, juices and teas under the brand names Nasoya® and Azumaya®, Vitasoy®, San Sui® and Vita®in the refrigerated and grocery sections of your leading supermarkets.