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  • Senior Research & Development Manager
    Senior Research & Development Manager
    17 hours ago
    $105000–$145000 yearly
    Full-time
    Brooklyn, New York

    We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a full-time Sr. R&D Manager based out of our Greenpoint NYC office. This is a great opportunity for an experienced individual to work closely with the founding team of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream as the company continues on its major growth. The ideal candidate is someone who is a true foodie, innovative, driven, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment (and loves ice cream!). The Senior R&D Manager will report directly to the VP of Commercialization. The main responsibility of this role is to ensure that Van Leeuwen Ice Cream continues to churn out the most innovative, high quality ice cream possible, keeping food trends and branding in mind always. This role will be based out of our Greenpoint, Brooklyn office and be in office at least four to five days a week. Job Responsibilities Flavor Innovation + Renovation • Lead developing new recipes that can be effectively commercialized while making sure they are of intended quality and cost, • Continually monitor existing recipes for flavor, texture, and appearance, and propose recipe changes based on product performance, • Create flavor concepts and formulas for LTO flavors (new store openings, collaborations, seasonal pints, events, etc), • Manage and maintain all of Van Leeuwen's formulations, • Build out costing models for all recipe development to confirm product P&L's, • Research flavor trends and innovations based on the ice cream industry, restaurant menus, internet trends, new ingredient innovation, and seasonal products, • Gather all necessary documents for internal ingredient and supplier approval, • Work with material suppliers on meeting our ingredient guardrails with existing or custom products, • Continually evaluate ingredients and suppliers based on costs, availability, or improving quality of our final product, • Receive, log, test, and approve samples of new or substitution ingredients before ordering for full scale production, • Participate in QA tastings to review amounts of inclusions and formula changes, and address production procedures and/or issues Co-Manufacturer Management • Support launches with co-manufacturers to maximize quality, productivity, and revenue, • Collaborate with QA/Food Safety and co-manufacturers to correct production related issues, • Work closely with the Supply Chain team to improve strategic decision-making and maximize production efficiencies, • Verify and cross-reference copacker BOMs to ensure products will meet intended standards, • Support in-person trials and first productions (up to 30% travel) Marketing/Wholesale & Retail • Write flavor descriptors for all new products including monthly specials, new toppings, or updated ingredients, • Work directly with collaborating brands and marketing team to create flavors, send samples, and get final BOMs approved and ingredients ordered for new flavors, • Work closely with Sales & Marketing to find portfolio gaps to create new CPG skus, • Ship samples of VL products to wholesale buyers and collaborating teams (often creating custom small batch samples), • Generate ingredients, allergen statements, and nutritional panels for CPG products., • Proof and approve final artwork for packaging alongside marketing and FSQ Job Requirements • 4 to 6 years of experience in an R&D or commercialization role, • Food Science or Engineering background required, • Dairy/Ice Cream Development Experience preferred, • Experience in Food Manufacturing ideal, • Proficiency in TraceGains, Google, and Microsoft product suites a plus, • Strong attention to detail, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills across external and cross-functional partners, • In-office 4-5x/week, • Innovative spirit and creativity, • Must be comfortable working in-store scoop shifts once a quarter, while adhering to DOH guidelines Compensation + Benefits $105,000 - 140,000m annual compensation depending on experience, paid weekly Eligible for annual 10% bonus • Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide), • Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution, • 401k with up to 4% Employer Match, • Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan, • Wellness Reimbursement Plan, • Flexible Time Off - No accrual required, • Paid Sick Time, • Paid one month sabbatical (eligible after 4 years of continued employment), • Yearly Performance Reviews Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Salary Range $105,000---$145,000 USD Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

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  • Business Development Representative – Dealer & Trade Accounts
    Business Development Representative – Dealer & Trade Accounts
    5 days ago
    $18–$25 hourly
    Full-time
    Flushing, Queens

    Position Overview Bella Luxe Living is seeking an outgoing and results-driven Business Development Representative to develop and grow our dealer and trade partner network. The primary responsibility of this position is to identify, contact, and build relationships with potential dealers, interior designers, architects, contractors, builders, developers, and other industry professionals. This is a field-based business development role. The ideal candidate should be comfortable visiting potential clients, introducing our company and products, following up with prospects, and converting new relationships into long-term business partnerships. Key Responsibilities • Identify and develop new dealers, distributors, interior designers, architects, contractors, builders, developers, and other trade partners., • Conduct outbound outreach through phone calls, emails, social media, networking, showroom visits, and in-person meetings., • Visit potential dealer locations, design firms, architectural firms, construction companies, and project sites throughout the assigned territory., • Introduce Bella Luxe Living’s products, services, dealer programs, pricing structure, samples, catalogs, and showroom resources., • Schedule and conduct presentations, showroom tours, product demonstrations, and business development meetings., • Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with dealers and trade partners., • Follow up with prospective clients and move opportunities through the sales pipeline., • Assist dealers and trade partners with product selection, pricing, samples, quotations, and order coordination., • Maintain accurate records of all leads, contacts, meetings, follow-ups, and sales opportunities in the company CRM system., • Use the company-provided email address and communication tools for all business-related communications., • Coordinate with the showroom, design, purchasing, logistics, and management teams to support client needs., • Attend industry networking events, trade shows, association meetings, and local business events when required., • Monitor local market activity and provide feedback regarding competitor pricing, product trends, and customer demand., • Meet agreed-upon outreach, appointment, dealer onboarding, and sales performance goals. Qualifications • Previous experience in business development, outside sales, dealer development, account management, or territory sales is preferred., • Experience in cabinetry, flooring, furniture, tile, stone, doors, building materials, interior design, construction, or home improvement is strongly preferred., • Existing relationships with interior designers, architects, contractors, builders, developers, or building material dealers are a plus., • Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills., • Comfortable conducting cold outreach and visiting potential clients in person., • Self-motivated, organized, professional, and able to work independently., • Ability to manage multiple prospects and follow-up activities., • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and CRM systems., • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation., • Ability to travel locally throughout New York City, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey, and surrounding areas as needed., • English fluency is required. Mandarin Chinese or another language is a plus. Performance Expectations The employee will be expected to: • Complete consistent weekly outreach to qualified dealer and trade prospects., • Schedule in-person or virtual meetings with potential partners., • Develop new dealer and trade accounts., • Maintain accurate and timely CRM records., • Follow up with all assigned prospects and active accounts., • Contribute to monthly and quarterly sales and business development goals. Specific performance targets may include the number of outreach contacts, qualified meetings, showroom visits, quotations, new dealer accounts, and closed sales. Compensation Compensation may include: • Base salary or daily compensation;, • Sales commission;, • Performance-based bonuses;, • Approved business travel reimbursement. Final compensation will depend on experience, existing industry relationships, and employment structure.

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  • Independent Sales Rep
    Independent Sales Rep
    7 days ago
    Full-time
    Flushing, Queens

    Le Chocolat des Îles is seeking experienced, independent sales representatives who can generate and close substantial corporate gifting orders with major New York companies. We produce distinctive premium chocolate gift experiences made from carefully selected single-origin cacao. Our collections are designed for executive gifts, client appreciation, investor relations, major events, employee recognition, and other high-level corporate occasions. This is not a research, lead-generation, email-outreach, or appointment-setting position. Your responsibility is to turn access and relationships into completed, paid orders. Performance will be evaluated exclusively by: 1. The number of paid orders generated, 2. The dollar value of those orders Calls, emails, introductions, meetings, tastings, sample requests, proposals, and promising conversations do not constitute sales results unless they produce paid orders. RESPONSIBILITIES • Identify corporations and institutions with substantial gifting budgets, • Reach the individuals who control or influence corporate gifting purchases, • Introduce and present Le Chocolat des Îles’ executive gifting collections, • Arrange tastings and product presentations when commercially useful, • Prepare opportunities for quotations and proposals, • Negotiate and close corporate gifting orders, • Follow each opportunity through purchasing, vendor onboarding, invoicing, and cleared payment, • Develop repeat-order business from accounts personally originated, • Maintain accurate records of active opportunities and completed orders IDEAL CANDIDATE We are particularly interested in representatives who already have relationships with: • Executive assistants and chiefs of staff, • Client relations and client-experience executives, • Events, hospitality, and workplace-experience directors, • Marketing and business-development leaders, • Investor relations and limited-partner relations teams, • Procurement and corporate purchasing professionals Relevant backgrounds may include: • Corporate gifting, • Promotional products, • Luxury goods, • Premium food and beverage, • Wine and spirits, • Hospitality, • Event services, • Executive concierge services, • B2B relationship sales Existing access to investment banks, private-equity firms, asset managers, major law firms, consulting firms, family offices, luxury hotels, and other large New York organizations is strongly preferred. WHAT LCDI PROVIDES • Premium chocolate gifting collections, • Product samples and presentation materials, • Videos, origin stories, and supporting sales content, • Pricing and proposal support, • Founder participation in qualified presentations when appropriate, • Production, fulfillment, and customer-order support THIS POSITION IS BEST FOR SOMEONE WHO • Has already closed meaningful B2B orders, • Can reach genuine corporate purchasing decision-makers, • Is comfortable developing business independently, • Understands that activity is not the same as revenue, • Wants compensation tied directly to the orders they generate, • Can manage the complete sales process from introduction through payment Please do not apply if you are seeking a salary, hourly compensation, paid prospecting, or payment for meetings and introductions.

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  • POP UP EVENT SALES $150 ,11/7 -12/7 BOTH THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
    POP UP EVENT SALES $150 ,11/7 -12/7 BOTH THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
    26 days ago
    Part-time
    Dumbo, Brooklyn

    Key Responsibilities · Set up and break down our event booth, including tents, displays, signage, and product samples. · Ensure the booth is visually appealing, well-stocked, and organized throughout the event. · Manage inventory, handle cash and card transactions, and reconcile sales at the end of each event. Sales & Customer Engagement: · Actively engage with event attendees, approach potential customers, and spark conversations about pet care. · Educate pet owners on our product offerings, ingredients, and benefits with enthusiasm and deep product knowledge. · Drive sales by recommending the right products for each customer’s pet, handling objections, and closing transactions. Brand Ambassadorship: · Represent pawsome pets with professionalism, energy, and a genuine love for pets. · Share our brand story and mission with every interaction, building brand loyalty and awareness. · Collect customer feedback, observations, and insights to share with the team for future improvements. Qualifications & Skills: · Previous experience in retail, sales, event marketing, or customer service (pet industry experience is a plus). · Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills—you’re comfortable striking up conversations with strangers. · Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision. · Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, outdoor, and sometimes physically demanding environment. · Reliable transportation to travel to various event locations. · Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs (booth equipment, product boxes, etc.). Nice to Have: · Experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems and cash handling. · Knowledge of pet nutrition, pet care, or related products. · Availability on weekends and flexible hours (events often occur on Saturdays and Sundays).

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  • Farmers Markets Vendor
    Farmers Markets Vendor
    2 months ago
    Part-time
    Woodland Park

    We are looking for a sociable, outgoing person to manage our stand at farmers markets. We have several weekday options. Weekday market times are 3-7pm or 3-8:30 pm. Weekend markets are 8am-1pm or 9am-2pm. We will pay you a base pay of $100 + a bonus of 10% of sales. (Sales average, very roughly, $500 per market). For the market, you need to show up no later than one hour before the market starts, in order to catch a good parking spot, and then set up the stand. It takes about half an hour to fold down and pack away everything after a market ends. Figure also your drive time to and from our facility in Woodland Park in order to pick up everything before the market, and then drop off everything after the market. You need to drive your own vehicle. Your vehicle has to accommodate: A canopy that is 65" long Two coolers that are 38" x 18" Two cooler that are 24" x 16" Two 4’x2’ foldable tables One street sign that is 24" x 41" One milk crate A few minor items. A typical SUV is normally large enough, after folding down all the passengers’ seats and filling the front passenger seat too. Personal requirements: 1) Ability to lift 50LB. 2) Be outgoing, extroverted, smiling, constantly reaching out and offering samples. 3) Be able to learn about our products, and explain their health benefits to customers, at least on a basic level. 4) Be responsible. Show up early. 5) Be neat and organized. 6) Be kind and pleasant, with a happy, friendly attitude. The more customers you get to buy our products, the more money you will make. We will show you everything—from how to set up the canopy to how to discuss the important product benefits with customers. We will be available by phone for every question or issue during the market, when you are on your own.

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