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Vice President, General Merchandise Manager Position Summary The Vice President, General Merchandise Manager will lead the company’s merchandising, category management, planning, vendor partnership, and commercial buying strategy across all major retail categories. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving sales, margin, inventory productivity, vendor economics, assortment relevance, and long-term category growth across a luxury airport retail environment. This role will oversee the Divisional Merchandise Managers and their teams across multiple categories, including Fashion, Sunglasses & Jewelry; Beauty; and Liquor, Tobacco, Confectionery, Food & Gifts. The VP, GMM will lead a total category organization of approximately 15 people, including 3 DMM’s, and partner with the planning team that is responsible for open-to-buy management, forecasting, order placement, replenishment, inventory control, and business analytics. Key Responsibilities Merchandising & Category Leadership • Lead the overall merchandising strategy across all major categories, ensuring each division has a clear commercial plan, differentiated assortment, and measurable financial objectives., • Manage, coach, and develop DMMs, buyers, associate buyers, and category teams to strengthen business performance, vendor partnerships, talent capability, and accountability., • Oversee category strategies for:, • Fashion, Sunglasses & Jewelry, • Beauty, • Liquor, Tobacco, Confectionery, Food & Gifts, • Ensure assortments are tailored to airport travelers, terminal passenger mix, brand positioning, local market opportunities, and duty free / travel retail dynamics. Planning, Forecasting & Inventory Management • Lead the planning organization responsible for open-to-buy, forward forecasting, order placement, replenishment, allocation, and inventory productivity., • Partner with planning teams to improve sell-through, stock availability, inventory turns, aged inventory management, gross margin return on inventory, and working capital efficiency., • Establish disciplined review processes for sales trends, category performance, vendor productivity, promotional effectiveness, and inventory risk. Vendor Negotiation & Commercial Terms • Lead senior-level negotiations with brand partners and vendors to improve the company’s financial results and the customer experience., • Negotiate and improve terms including:, • Margin and wholesale cost, • Rebates and incentives, • Payment terms, • Shipping and logistics terms, • Brand staffing / demo support, • Capital contributions for store build-outs, • Marketing and promotional support, • Exclusives, launches, and limited-edition products, • Space, location, and rental fixture commitments Space, Location & Business Development • Lead commercial input into space planning, brand placement, category adjacencies, store concepts, and location strategy., • Evaluate new category opportunities, brand partnerships, pop-ups, shop-in-shops, exclusive concepts, and business development initiatives., • Partner with operations, finance, marketing, store planning, and executive leadership to support new openings, renovations, category expansions, and major commercial initiatives. Strategic Pricing, Assortment & Market Positioning • Own strategic pricing architecture across categories, ensuring competitiveness, margin delivery, and clear value proposition for airport travelers., • Analyze competitive pricing, domestic market pricing, travel retail benchmarks, passenger demographics, and vendor economics to guide pricing and assortment decisions., • Develop category strategies that balance luxury positioning, commercial productivity, duty free savings, brand equity, and customer conversion. Cross-Functional Leadership • Serve as the senior merchandising partner to Operations, Finance, Marketing, Store Planning, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership., • Ensure strong communication between buying, planning, warehouse, logistics, stores, and vendors., • Represent the merchandising organization in executive meetings, vendor negotiations, business reviews, and strategic planning discussions. Success Metrics / KPIs • Total sales and category sales growth, • Gross margin dollars and margin rate, • Sales per passenger and conversion improvement, • Inventory turn and inventory productivity, • Open-to-buy accuracy and forecast accuracy, • Sell-through and aged inventory reduction, • Vendor funding, rebates, and contribution income, • Improved payment, shipping, margin, and commercial terms, • Space productivity and sales per square foot, • New brand launches, exclusives, and business development wins, • Team development, succession planning, and retention Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in business, merchandising, retail management, finance, or related field preferred., • 10+ years of progressive merchandising, buying, planning, or category management experience, preferably in luxury retail, travel retail, department stores, specialty retail, or airport retail., • Proven experience leading senior category teams, DMMs, buyers, and planning functions., • Strong vendor negotiation experience with demonstrated ability to improve commercial terms and build strategic brand partnerships., • Deep understanding of assortment strategy, open-to-buy, forecasting, inventory management, pricing, margin management, and retail financial metrics., • Experience across multiple categories preferred, including beauty, fashion, accessories, jewelry, liquor, tobacco, confectionery, food, gifts, or luxury goods., • Strong executive presence with the ability to partner with senior leadership, vendors, landlords, airport stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

Role Overview Maxima — parent company of Pro Standard — is hiring a CRM / Lifecycle Manager to lead all owned-channel revenue across email, SMS, and loyalty for a multi-geo DTC business. You'll architect the lifecycle program — flows, campaigns, segmentation, and loyalty mechanics — and partner with a Production Specialist who handles email assembly and rendering. This is a strategic role: program design, segmentation, performance analysis, and multi-geo compliance live with you. The build work has a dedicated partner so you can focus on what to send, to whom, when, and why. You'll work across markets including US, Mexico, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, and Brazil — each with its own customer behavior, regulatory requirements, and language considerations. Klaviyo is the platform. Loyalty has room to be reimagined. SMS has room to be built. Email has room to compound. What You'll Own • The full lifecycle program across owned channels — email, SMS, and loyalty. Strategy, architecture, performance, and growth., • Flow architecture — welcome, browse abandon, cart abandon, post-purchase, win-back, VIP, dormant, and the moments that haven't been built yet., • Campaign strategy — what we send, when, to whom, and what we expect each send to do., • Segmentation strategy — how customers move through the program based on behavior, value, and lifecycle stage., • SMS program from concept to scale — building the list, designing the program, balancing acquisition and retention with respect for the channel., • Loyalty program design and ongoing optimization — points, tiers, rewards, and the moments that drive emotional connection., • Multi-geo coordination — what's local to Mexico, what's compliant in Europe, what works in Australia, and how those programs talk to each other., • Compliance ownership across geographies — GDPR (UK/EU), LGPD (Brazil), TCPA (US/CA SMS), Spam Act (Australia), and any new regulatory shifts., • Email deliverability and sender reputation across geos and providers., • Cross-functional partnerships — Brand (voice and tone), Site (triggered experiences), CS (refund risk and customer signal loops), Paid (paid-to-lifecycle handoff), and Planning (product launches and promo calendar)., • Performance reporting — what's working at the flow, segment, and campaign level, and what the program contributes to the business., • The roadmap — what we're building next, what we're testing now, and what we're sunsetting. Strategy + Testing Mindset This role is about building a lifecycle program that compounds, not just sending more emails. We're looking for someone who: • Approaches lifecycle as a designed system — every customer journey is intentional, not accidental., • Tests subject lines, send times, segmentation logic, content angles, and cadence with clear hypotheses and success criteria., • Thinks in incrementality — what would have happened without this send, this flow, this trigger? — not just attribution., • Holds the long view (LTV, retention curves, segment health) and the daily numbers (open rate, click rate, conversion) at the same time., • Designs for the customer first, the brand second, the channel third — sends that respect the customer's inbox tend to win over time., • Documents reasoning so the team learns from every test, including the ones that didn't move metrics., • Stays curious about what doesn't work as much as what does — both teach the program something., • Knows when to over-mail (launch, big moments) and when to under-mail (deliverability protection, customer fatigue). You should be comfortable explaining a six-month lifecycle roadmap to leadership and then executing the next twelve sends without losing focus on the long arc. Required Experience • 5-8 years in CRM, lifecycle, or retention marketing, with at least 3 years in DTC or ecommerce., • Klaviyo expert — comfortable architecting complex flows, segmentation, and personalization at the strategic level., • Multi-geo lifecycle experience strongly preferred, or comfort directing translation, localization, and compliance across markets., • Loyalty program build experience (Smile, LoyaltyLion, Yotpo, or similar)., • Working knowledge of GDPR, TCPA, LGPD, and other major regulatory frameworks., • AI-tool fluency — you've worked with marketing AI in some form and have a point of view on how it fits the discipline., • Bilingual Spanish is ideal but not required. Nice to Have • Apparel, sports, or streetwear category experience., • Klaviyo + Recharge or other subscription experience., • Email deliverability and sender reputation management background., • Beauty, lifestyle, or licensed-apparel DTC alumni — similar customer behavior patterns., • Comfort presenting lifecycle strategy and performance to executive leadership. Why This Role Matters Owned channels are the most efficient revenue lever in the business — customers who already know us, served well, generate repeat revenue with no acquisition cost. Strong leadership in this seat compounds the value of every customer the rest of the team brings in. This role doesn't just send emails — it designs the relationship that turns first-time buyers into long-term fans.

Role Overview Maxima — parent company of Pro Standard — is hiring a Affiliate Manager to lead and scale our affiliate and creator partnerships program. You'll own the strategic side of the program — the architecture, the partner mix, the senior creator and athlete relationships — while mentoring our Junior Affiliate + Influencer Manager. This is a relationship-driven role with deep operational discipline underneath. You'll work closely with the Brand & Social Lead on creator brand fit and with the Performance Marketing team on amplification opportunities (whitelist, spark). What You'll Own • The full affiliate program — strategy, structure, growth, and ongoing optimization., • Strategic creator and athlete partnerships — the senior tier of relationships we don't have today and want to build., • Onboarding new affiliates and creator partners — legal, technical, creative briefing, and the relationship work that makes the program land well., • Affiliate platform management — Impact, ShareASale, PartnerStack, Awin, or any other platform we choose., • Commission structure and deal architecture — flat vs. tiered, performance-bonus, exclusivity, term length, the pieces that shape long-term partner economics., • Direct outreach, negotiation, and contracting with senior creators and athletes — this is hands-on relationship work, not just program management., • Mentorship of the Junior Affiliate + Influencer Manager — direction, growth conversations, and clear scope., • Cross-functional partnership with the Brand & Social Lead on creator brand fit and approval cycles., • Cross-functional partnership with the Performance Marketing Director on whitelist and spark amplification — deciding which creators get paid amplification dollars and why., • Performance reporting — what the program contributes by partner tier, by channel, by content type., • Campaign-aligned creator activations — when launches and brand moments need creator amplification, you build the partner roster., • The roadmap — what creators we want next, what new program structures we want to test, what we want to retire. Strategy + Testing Mindset This role is about building a creator program that compounds, not just running affiliate links. We're looking for someone who: • Treats the partner roster as a portfolio — different tiers, different deal structures, different expectations for each., • Designs partnerships with clear success criteria and graceful exit paths — not every partnership works, and that's fine., • Tests deal structures (flat vs. tiered vs. performance), content angles, and amplification strategies with real measurement underneath., • Holds the long view (creator-brand fit, sustained partnership value) and the daily numbers (revenue per partner, click-through, conversion) at the same time., • Documents reasoning so the team learns what kind of partnerships actually drive long-term revenue, not just first-month spike., • Is curious about why partnerships fail — fit, content, cadence, channel — and applies the learning., • Knows when a partnership is worth investing more in (paid amplification, exclusive content) versus letting it run organic-only. You should be comfortable laying out a six-month creator strategy and then quietly executing the next twelve outreach conversations without losing focus on the long arc. Working With AI Maxima uses AI tools to handle creator discovery, scoring, outreach drafting, and pipeline tracking. Your role is to direct that work, validate it, and bring the relationship judgment AI can't have. We're looking for someone who treats AI as a teammate that surfaces leads and patterns — and who applies their own taste and brand judgment to decide which partnerships to actually build. Required Experience • 5-7 years in affiliate, influencer, or creator marketing., • DTC or ecommerce experience — apparel, sports, or streetwear preferred., • Track record of growing affiliate-attributed revenue, with specific numbers you can discuss., • Direct experience with affiliate platforms (Impact, ShareASale, PartnerStack, Awin, or equivalents)., • Creator and athlete contract negotiation experience., • Comfortable mentoring junior team members., • Strong existing creator and athlete network in the US, especially New York. Nice to Have • Athlete partnership experience — sponsorships, endorsements, or NIL-era deal structures., • Sports, streetwear, or licensed apparel category fluency — you know the names that matter in our space., • Experience with influencer whitelisting or spark ads (paid amplification)., • TikTok Shop or Amazon Influencer Program experience., • Comfort presenting creator strategy and performance to executive leadership. Why This Role Matters Affiliate and creator-driven revenue is one of the most efficient growth channels we have when it's run well. Doing it strategically — with the right partner mix, deal architecture, and amplification choices — turns a supporting program into a meaningful revenue line.

Job Description Gadge USA was established in 1993. Our company is a national corrugate, paperboard, and flexible packaging distribution and supply-chain solutions company with an expansive distribution network. We manage packaging portfolios across multiple categories, combined with a scalable service model, which delivers packaging solutions and continuous improvement to our customers. We are currently recruiting a Quality Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the execution and continuous improvement of Gadge’s Quality Operations. You will oversee quality concern management, sample inspection programs, vendor quality performance, and regulatory compliance while partnering cross-functionally to enhance product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Requirements What You Will Do: Quality Operations & Issue Management • Responsible for overall CAPA process for any quality and service non-conformances., • Own and manage the end-to-end Quality Concern (QC) process, including intake, vendor communication, escalation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and final resolution., • Ensure timely closure of QCs, including credit management and disposition of goods, while maintaining accurate system data., • Draft and approve QC documentation, including customer-facing conclusion reports., • Per our KPI, establish and monitor time to close and resolve QCs. Sample Inspection & Product Quality • Perform first article inspection for new items, first production runs, and post-QC validation samples including hands on evaluation of product, • Ensure adherence to specifications including dimensions, substrate, print quality, and functional performance., • Develop and maintain sample archiving and benchmarking standards. Vendor Communication • Regular interaction with Quality Resources at manufacturing partners to work through and support the efficient closure of all CAPA complaints Reporting & Analytics • Own and enhance recurring reports including QC reports and credit tracking., • Analyze quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Regulatory & Compliance • Lead preparation and execution of FSC audits and other regulatory requirements., • Manage customer-driven compliance requests., • Complete customer sustainability RFI's Process Improvement • Develop and improve Quality SOPs and processes., • Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency. Training & Collaboration • Train internal teams on quality processes and systems., • Partner cross-functionally to prevent quality issues., • Quality Certifications Must-Haves: • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, or related field., • Ability to read CAD drawings and use measuring devices., • 7–10 years of experience in quality, packaging, manufacturing, or supply chain., • Experience with corrugated packaging or paperboard., • Strong experience in root cause analysis and CAPA., • Experience working with vendors or manufacturers., • Strong analytical and communication skills., • Experience working with third-party manufacturing facilities and meeting quality standards. We Like People Who: • Are passionate about “raising the bar” to produce high-quality work and deliverables., • Have a growth mindset, with a thirst for continuous improvement and development., • Thrive in a collaborative team environment, and open to hearing suggestions and feedback., • Have empathy and seek to understand others’ perspectives to build strong relationships. Benefits What We Offer: • A competitive salary, including annual discretionary cash bonus., • Your health is important! We offer excellent healthcare (medical, dental, vision) benefits with national providers, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs, and mental health support programs., • We provide paid time off including company paid holidays., • We care about your future and offer 401(k) retirement plan, employer match, and a discretionary non-elective profit-sharing program. Additional Information: Come “en-Gadge” with us and join our innovative, collaborative, and inclusive teams on our journey to Be the best-in-class choice For All Things Packaging®, while fulfilling our Mission: Always Packed with Commitment® to provide a great customer experience, deliver high-quality, custom packaging products and value-added supply chain solutions through a culture of teamwork, strong relationships, and a commitment to excellence. Learn more about us here. This role will be based in our office located at 3000 Marcus Avenue, Suite 3E03, Lake Success, NY 11042. The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 commensurate with the candidate's experience. Gadge USA, Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Job Description Are you an experienced leader with a passion for building high-performing teams, delivering outstanding guest experiences, and driving sales performance? Join Factory Direct Enterprises LLC, one of the largest licensees of Ashley Furniture. With strong earning potential, robust benefits, and a culture focused on development and recognition, this is your opportunity to lead with impact. Join a team honored by Furniture Today as one of the Best Places to Work in Furniture for 2025. About Us FDE represents Ashley, the number one selling furniture brand in the world and the leading retailer of furniture and bedding in the United States. Compensation and Benefits We offer one of the most competitive compensation packages in the retail industry: • Base salary ranging from $65,000 to $80,000 based on experience, qualifications, and store assignment, • Annual bonus opportunities with potential to earn up to $89,700 in additional pay, based on performance and company results, • Paid 13-week leadership training program through the Ashley Sales Academy, • Quarterly and annual awards to recognize top performance, • 401(k) retirement plan with company match, • Paid time off, holiday pay, and a paid day off for your birthday, • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with plans starting at $25 per week, • Employee discounts on products and services, • Referral bonuses of up to $1,000 for recommending successful candidates Our Culture and Team Member Programs At FDE, we value a culture of recognition, growth, and support. Our team programs and feedback channels are designed to help our people succeed both personally and professionally: • Hope to Dream: Helps provide beds to children in need through proceeds from mattress sales, • Give a Day: Paid time off annually to volunteer with a recognized non-profit organization, • Corporate Chaplains: Confidential support for life challenges such as grief, family, and wellness needs, • Life Resources: Quarterly sessions focused on finances, relationships, and health, • Team Member Relief Fund: Financial assistance during unexpected life events, • SmartDollar: Free financial wellness platform for budgeting, saving, and debt reduction Your Role: General Sales Manager The General Sales Manager is responsible for overseeing the full sales operation within their assigned location. This role involves developing and executing sales strategies, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring all sales objectives are achieved. The General Sales Manager leads by example, staying Positioned to Impact (P2I) on the floor, driving results through coaching, planning, and collaboration with other departments. You will have a designated 'Home Store' at one of our Long Island West locations; Valley Stream, Carle Place, Atlas Park - with the expectation for you to be flexible in working location according to meet the business need. Key Responsibilities Sales Strategy and Leadership • Create and execute comprehensive sales strategies to meet revenue and profitability goals, • Analyze sales trends and data to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for growth, • Set and monitor clear performance goals for all sales roles, • Provide regular coaching, direction, and performance feedback to sales managers and team members FDE's Sales Leadership Processes • Manage staffing levels to align with store traffic and turnover, • Oversee onboarding and cultural integration of new team members, • Support development and performance management of all team members, • Ensure consistent execution of the Ashley Proven Sales Process, • Lead prospecting and follow-up efforts to grow the customer base, • Ensure compliance and high standards across all sales activities, • Maintain active presence on the sales floor to coach in real-time (Position to Impact) Leadership Development • Apply principles from FDE's Leadership Toolkit, • Participate in leadership and vendor training, manager meetings, and development sessions, • Mentor future leaders including Sales Managers, Assistant Managers, and Trusted Advisors Daily Store Operations • Lead daily huddles and coaching scrimmages to set the tone for the team, • Assign team opportunities and assist with guest interactions, • Guide team members in developing sales techniques and exceeding KPIs Sales and Business Performance • Achieve store-specific sales budgets by managing team execution and staffing-to-traffic ratios, • Improve sales performance in areas such as close rate, average sale, and sales per guest, • Track and manage key metrics including protection plan sales, sleep category, net margin, financing applications, and appointment rates, • Monitor and improve Net Promoter Score (NPS) and reduce Total Piece Exception Rate Showroom and Compliance Standards • Lead weekly Perfect Store Visit meetings to maintain operational alignment, • Ensure the store remains clean, organized, and guest-ready, • Regularly coach, assist, and manage team performance through active engagement Schedule Requirements • Full-time, minimum of 40 hours per week including weekends, • Additional hours may be required during peak periods, holidays, or business needs, • Two scheduled days off per week, excluding holidays or blackout periods, • Regular, in-person attendance at the assigned store is required Qualifications • High motivation, strong leadership mindset, and excellent interpersonal skills, • Experience in retail leadership, sales management, or a similar role required, • Ability to drive performance through accountability, coaching, and team development, • Skilled in managing priorities, solving problems, and making data-informed decisions, • Strong communication and organizational abilities, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to learn internal systems Job Type Full-time Benefits • Health insurance, • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • 401(k) with employer match, • Employee discount #ANE2

Job DescriptionRegional Sales Manager Activate Games America Reports to: Director of Sales Location: In Region- East Region- American Dream, Cherry Hill, Roosevelt Field, Boston, Union Square, Woodbridge Type: Full-time / 40-50 Hours Weekly About Activate Games Activate is the worlds first active gaming facility where players move, compete, and problem-solve in immersive, tech-driven game rooms. With rapid expansion across North America, were building a category-defining brand at the intersection of entertainment, fitness, and technology. Position Overview The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for driving group and event sales performance across multiple Activate locations within a defined region. This role blends strategic leadership, salesmanship, and direct revenue generation to ensure locations consistently exceed group sales targets. This leader partners closely with store managers and to execute regional sales strategies, build corporate relationships, and maximize event revenue. Key Responsibilities 1. Regional Sales Leadership • Lead group and event sales strategy across multiple Activate locations within the region., • Ensure each location maintains a strong pipeline of corporate, social, and youth group bookings., • Monitor weekly and monthly sales performance and implement corrective strategies when needed. 1. Revenue Growth & Pipeline Development • Drive regional revenue through corporate partnerships, strategic outreach, and community engagement., • Identify opportunities to grow corporate team-building programs, school partnerships, and social events., • Maintain relationships with regional companies, event planners, HR leaders, and community organizations., • Collaborate with marketing to support regional campaigns and lead generation initiatives., • Demonstrate strong conversion skills and salesperson acumen through outbound prospecting, relationship development, consultative event selling, upselling and package optimization 1. Venue Collaboration and Tracking • Partner with General Managers and Operations teams to ensure successful event execution., • Support locations in hosting large or complex events., • Ensure consistent service standards and guest experience for group bookings., • Maintain accurate regional forecasting and performance tracking., • Maintain high CRM compliance and pipeline visibility across the team., • Analyze regional sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and performance gaps. 1. Grand Opening and Local Outreach Execution • Research and execute local grand opening outreach to community and sales prospects, • Be key onsite contact for grand opening celebration, including setup, coordination and breakdown, • Lead localized campaigns by market for local outreach, community involvement and goodwill partnerships with schools, nonprofits and other organizations Required Experience • 5+ years of experience in event sales, hospitality sales, or experiential entertainment sales, • 2+ years of sales leadership or multi-location management, • Proven success managing corporate event sales pipelines, • Experience leading teams toward revenue targets and performance goals, • Strong CRM and sales analytics skills, • Experience in entertainment, hospitality, or attraction-based venues, • Experience selling team-building experiences or corporate events, • Highly organized and systems-minded and bias toward testing and optimization, • Strong communicator across marketing, ops, and tech teams, • Comfortable in high-growth, evolving environments Learn more about us at: https://playactivate.com/ Activate provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, Activate complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where Activate has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Description Key Account Manager – Pet Specialty Location: Uniondale, NY (In-Office) Reports to: Sr. Sales Manager Category Focus: Pet Specialty About Inaba Foods (USA) Inc. Inaba Foods is a manufacturer of premium pet food, treats, toppers, and complements, deeply rooted in a family tradition of excellence that spans generations. Since 1958, pet parents have trusted Inaba to deliver products that are human-grade, nutrient-rich, and designed to bring joy to pets. Today, Inaba is the most popular brand of premium cat and dog dinners and treats in Japan, with growing distribution throughout the United States and globally. Inaba Foods (USA) Inc. continues to expand its footprint, invest in talent, and build long-term partnerships across the pet industry, supported by the stability and vision of our Japanese parent company. Position Summary Inaba Foods (USA) Inc. is seeking a Key Account Manager – Pet to develop and manage strategic relationships at the headquarters and regional level with national and regional retailers, as well as distributors, within the Pet Specialty channel. This role is responsible for driving growth, expanding distribution, and strengthening long-term partnerships while collaborating closely with internal teams to execute sales strategies. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Uniondale, NY, as required by company leadership. What Success Looks Like in This Role • Grow distribution and sales volume within assigned Pet Specialty accounts, • Strengthen distributor relationships to expand market presence and execution, • Become a trusted partner to customers through strategic planning and consistent engagement, • Contribute to category growth through promotions, pricing strategies, and market insights, • Collaborate cross-functionally to support forecasting, production planning, and account strategy Key Responsibilities • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers and distributors, nurturing existing business and driving incremental growth, • Analyze historical and current purchase order data to project sales, assess profitability, and identify growth opportunities, • Lead and participate in customer business reviews and market presentations, • Maintain regular engagement with accounts to ensure customer needs are met or exceeded, • Execute promotional strategies and programs to drive volume and brand visibility, • Provide sales forecasts and input for production and demand planning, • Collaborate with executive leadership on pricing, promotions, quotes, and account strategies, • Resolve customer issues related to product, service, or sales execution, • Monitor competitive activity, market trends, and merchandising techniques, • Manage expenses in alignment with budgeted guidelines, • Demonstrate a growth-oriented, proactive sales approach focused on building and expanding strategic relationships, • Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and ethical standards while representing Inaba in a professional manner, • Perform additional duties as assigned Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field, • 3–7 years of experience in sales within Pet Specialty, Food & Beverage, or adjacent CPG categories, • Experience calling on headquarters, regional offices, and/or managing distributor relationships, • Strong ability to analyze trends, data, and sales performance metrics, • Proficiency in creating compelling PowerPoint sales presentations, • Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills, • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities, • Experience working cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners, • Ability to travel locally or regionally as needed, including time spent in the field, • Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software Why Join Inaba Foods • Growing U.S. business with expanding distribution and increasing market presence, • Long-term stability and leadership from a well-established Japanese parent company, • Opportunity to manage meaningful accounts and influence growth strategy, • Collaborative, professional environment with a strong brand reputation Inaba Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws, including California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Vice President, General Merchandise Manager.The Vice President, General Merchandise Manager will lead the company’s merchandising, category management, planning, vendor partnership, and commercial buying strategy across all major retail categories.This is a senior leadership role responsible for d

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DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day.

DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day.

DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day.

DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day.

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