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Enterprise Vice President, Smallwares, Tabletop & Private LabelTuesday, February 4, 2025TriMark USA is the country’s largest provider of design services, equipment, and supplies to the foodservice industry. We proudly serve our customers by providing design services, commercial equipment, and foodservice supplies across a wide range of industries and business sectors. Headquartered in Massachusetts, with a history dating back to 1896, we have locations across the country that offer foodservice operators an unparalleled level of service by combining our unique design capabilities and our expert market knowledge with the purchasing strength, delivery, installation, and after-sales service capabilities of a national company. Our employees are focused on creating customized solutions for our clients to ensure they achieve their culinary goals while upholding our I.C.A.R.E. values : Integrity, Customer Service, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.Why you’ll love it here!Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance401kCommunity Service DaySpotlight AwardsNational Sales Excellence AwardsCFSP Prep Certification ProgramPOSITION SUMMARY : The Enterprise Vice President of Smallwares / Tabletop and Private Label reports to the EVP, Category Management and PMOLocated in San Diego, CA, Mansfield, MA or Lewisville, TXThe Enterprise Vice President of Smallwares / Tabletop and Private Label holds a key executive role responsible for providing strategic vision, leadership, and oversight to the entire Smallwares / Tabletop, Disposables, and Private Label business division. This position requires a seasoned executive with a proven track record in shaping and executing successful Private Label and overall supplier strategies in Smallwares / Tabletop / Disposables driving business growth and contributing to the overall success of the organization.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES : Strategic Leadership : Develop and articulate a comprehensive, forward-thinking strategy for the category management and private label business division, aligning with corporate goals and objectives.Provide visionary leadership to guide the category management and private label division towards sustained growth and market leadership.Portfolio Optimization and Expansion : Oversee the optimization, expansion, and diversification of the entire private label product portfolio.Drive initiatives to maximize profitability, market share, and customer satisfaction within the smallwares / tabletop and disposables segment.Client Relationship Management : Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key private label clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction, retention, and growth.Identify and pursue opportunities for expanding the private label client base through strategic partnerships.Cross-Functional Leadership : Collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, including product development, sales, marketing, and operations, to ensure the successful execution of private label strategies.Foster a collaborative organizational culture that encourages innovation and excellence.Market Analysis and Innovation : Conduct rigorous market analysis to identify emerging trends, market gaps, and growth opportunities in the private label sector.Drive a culture of innovation in product development, ensuring the private label portfolio remains at the forefront of industry trends.Financial Management and Performance Monitoring : Develop and manage budgets for private label initiatives, ensuring financial objectives are met.Implement robust performance monitoring mechanisms to assess the success and impact of private label strategies.Stakeholder Communication : Effectively communicate the private label strategy, performance updates, and future plans to executive leadership, shareholders, and relevant stakeholders.COMPETENCIES : Proven ability to develop and execute a compelling vision for the private label business division.Extensive experience in providing transformative leadership at an executive level, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.Exceptional skills in building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with private label clients.In-depth understanding of private label market dynamics, trends, and competitive landscape.Strong financial management skills, with a track record of achieving and exceeding financial objectives.Strategic thinker with a demonstrated passion for innovation in private label product development.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE : Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, MBA preferred, or equivalent military or practical experience.10 years of progressive experience in executive leadership roles in category management along with private label management and product development in smallwares / tabletop / disposables required.Proven track record of successfully shaping and executing private label strategies that drive significant business growth.Team management and leadership experience.Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.#J-18808-Ljbffr