Now Hiring - Y. Hata & Co., Limited - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING MANAGER in Honolulu, HI

Full description of the position

Position Summary Description:
The Business Development/Marketing Manager will utilize a strong self-starter mindset to plan, direct, and coordinate business development strategies as well as branding, and marketing policies and programs for the enterprise. The incumbent will use their marketing and project management knowledge to oversee marketing activities including managing events, media, website, e-communications, customer solutions, social media, and branding. As a Brand Ambassador, this position manages business development activities including strategic planning, prospecting new clients, and building strong relationships in and out of the enterprise. This position will also oversee the day-to-day activities of the Marketing and Business Development departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops business expansion, branding, and marketing strategies for enterprise.
• Leads effort to create and maintain cohesive program that upholds brand standards and marketing deliverables across all platforms: web, e-communications, social media, in store, etc.
• Oversees the management of data, style guides, policies, and service levels with internal and external partners.
• Leverages good communication skills and teamwork to partner with Supply Chain and Sales to maximize impact for company and customers.
• Manages external memberships, sponsorships, and events to strengthen the brand and community position of the company.
• Manages all food shows, Customer Loyalty Program, and company philanthropic program to ensure proper alignment to goals, maximum recognition, and strategic impact.
• Manages media relationships. Writes communications on behalf of the company and for key executives.
• Evaluates the financial impact of marketing strategies and provides alternative solutions by researching and developing profit-loss projections.
• Reviews existing data collection systems, suggests, and implements improvements.
• Manage efficient and profitable development of targeted accounts
• Primary focus on candidates for primary supply partnerships (Key Customers)
• Secondary focus on candidates for conversion from competing to intentional secondary
• Coordinate efficient and effective use of internal and external resources available for business development
• Develop and maintain projects and plans to grow targeted accounts and achieve business development initiatives.
• Adopts a consultative approach in working with all stakeholders to establish and uphold requirements, realistic deadlines, and propose solutions to strengthen Y. Hatas offerings.
• Leverage technology and various resources to deliver high quality solutions.
• Possesses a high level of understanding on methods for showing and promoting foodservice products.
• Provides high level of customer service skills and is responds timely to changing demands.
• Performs similar and related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Uses the Companys Mission/Vision Statements and Core Values as their guiding principles.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing and leading a team. This includes supervisory responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; counseling employees, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Direct reports include: Marketing department, Business Development department

Qualifications:
Education/Training and Experience
Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field and/or
Five to seven years of progressive related experience in marketing, sales and/or business development, including two to three years in a managerial capacity.
Foodservice industry experience a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical/Vision/Dental
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Life insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible On-Demand Pay

We are a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.