Careers
Regional Sales Managers
We're currently building out a new nationwide sales force, beginning with regional sales managers in the following territories:
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Pacific Northwest - Washington, Oregon, Idaho
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Northeast - New England, New Jersey, New York State
- Additional territories will be added soon
We're looking for a personable professional with solid prior experience in pet products or natural foods sales leadership. This position will provide support to customers by sharing in-depth product knowledge at the store level and balancing the needs of stores with efficient communication, development and management of distributor relationships and systems. The role also involves ride-alongs with distributor reps for training.
In addition, our Regional Managers will be responsible for identifying and training product demo reps for stores and community events within their region as well as utilizing trade spend to proactively set up new accounts and grow same-store sales with innovative, brand-compatible promotions.
The position entails a high volume of travel.
Applicants:
- *Must have a proven track record in leading and motivating a small regional sales team, ideally within the pet industry
- Understand and anticipate customers' needs, and develop appropriate sales & promotional tactics utilizing a discretionary budget.
- Have excellent reporting skills
- Be familiar with and able to integrate with and navigate, regional pet distributors' internal systems,
- Strike a rapport with store managers, and the public when applicable
- Be naturally friendly, insightful and have a positive outlook.
- Be a fast learner and have an existing understanding of the 'indie' novel pet foods category (raw, freeze dried and dehydrated products).
- Understand and embrace our 'no sales to puppy mill stores' policy
Must love dogs and cats! Candidates should also have a passion for the pet industry and for natural nutrition.
If interested, please email your resume to careers@thehonestkitchen.com indicating your prior pet industry experience and accomplishments.
Sorry, but resumes without a cover letter, or from candidates without a proven track record in the industry will not be considered for this position! Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Sales Specialist
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San Francisco / Bay Area
We're looking for a personable professional with solid prior experience in pet products or natural foods sales. This position will provide support to customers by sharing in-depth product knowledge at the store level.
In addition, our Sales Specialist will be responsible for identifying and training product demo reps for stores and community events as well as utilizing trade spend to proactively set up new accounts and grow same-store sales with innovative, brand-compatible promotions.
Applicants:
- *Must have a proven track record of success in sales within natural specialty or the pet industry
- Understand and anticipate customers' needs, and develop appropriate sales & promotional tactics utilizing a discretionary budget.
- Have excellent reporting skills
- Strike a rapport with store managers, and the public when applicable
- Be naturally friendly, insightful and have a positive outlook.
- Be a fast learner and have an existing understanding of the 'indie' novel pet foods category (raw, freeze dried and dehydrated products).
- Understand and embrace our 'no sales to puppy mill stores' policy
Must love dogs and cats! Candidates should also have a passion for the pet industry and for natural nutrition.
If interested, please email your resume to careers@thehonestkitchen.com indicating your prior pet industry experience and accomplishments.
Sorry, but resumes without a cover letter, or from candidates without a proven track record in the industry will not be considered for this position! Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Finance
The Honest Kitchen is looking for an Accounting Specialist. We are a pet friendly work establishment located downtown in the East Village. Ideal candidate would be energetic, punctual, dependable, self-sufficient and able to multi-task. Major responsibilities include:
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Assist with Accounting activities; coordinate monthly and year-end closings and audits
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Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining Accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely statements that are in alignment with GAAP Accounting principles
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Continually monitor process, systems, and workflow for improvement as well as make recommendations for change to management and implement plans
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Plan, organize, and direct timely and accurate preparation of financial reports for management
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Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
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Complete weekly check runs and check mailings
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Regular interaction with the executive team and other senior level positions internally
Qualifications: The successful applicant will possess the following requirements (items are required unless noted otherwise):
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Must love dogs!
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A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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2-3 years of experience in Accounting with a medium to large sized company
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A CPA is preferred
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A knowledge of SAP Business One is preferred
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
If interested, please email your resume and cover letter to accounting@thehonestkitchen.com. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.
