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popchips

popchips

even for a self-proclaimed snack fanatic, it can be downright embarrassing to eat a bag of fried chips out in public. that's what popchips co-founder, keith belling, realized one day as he was trying to sneak his snack at a san francisco deli counter. it was not clear whether he was hiding them from himself or friends. but he knew those bland baked chips weren't the answer either. it was almost enough to make him hold out until dinner.keith, a serial entrepreneur, knew what he had to do. he had to find a chip that was both tasty and healthier (and less embarrassing). he had to put the fun back in snacking. but how? keith talked with fellow snacker and co-founder, patrick turpin, about his mission. patrick told him about an interesting snack manufacturer.  one visit was all it took. they got it. forget frying (unhealthy). forget baking (undelicious). the two snackers had found a way to pop a chip with all the flavor and a lot less of the stuff that gives snacking a bad name.keith and pat spent over a year, snacking, popping, and snacking some more, until they came up with popchips, an all-natural line of popped chips they loved to eat and did not have to hide. now they are doing their best to share the bag with snackers everywhere.

business development manager

the snacking sensation that is popchips are hiring to help further the growth of the brand in the uk

  • London, United Kingdom
  • Opportunity has expired
  • Salary Details: competitive salary, bonus and equity
  • Business Development
  • Full-time
  • Entrepreneurial Work
  • Consumer
ABOUT

popchips are an innovative range of snacks that launched in 2007 in the united states, and are well on their way to something special. we make a delicious, healthier line of popped potato chips that are in the leading retailers and among the fastest growing natural snacks in the usa. 

popchips launched in the uk in march 2012 and has quickly becoming one of the hottest snack brands in the country. popchips has a fast paced, entrepreneurial culture with all aspects of the business focused on delivering the best possible snacker experience. 

new role - business development manager:

popchips is looking for a talented and passionate sales person to join as a business development manager to help  continue the growth of popchips in the uk.  the ideal candidate will have proven sales experience and understand the greater london and south east market.  key responsibilities will include:

  • helping to manage and execute the company’s plan to accelerate the distribution of popchips in key channels and accounts, including independents, food service and distributor served chains, throughout london and the UK;
  • developing and maintaining excellent rapport with site and operations managers on contract catering sites, particularly in high profile offices in london & other key cities 
  • building and effectively managing relationships with the distributor's sales-force, management, operations and office staff
  • educating and training distributors on popchips by regularly conducting sales meetings and spending time out in the field with them
  • ensuring proper execution of all  promotional activities at store/site level including: communication with retailer, management, securing & building displays, sampling/demo’s, planogram execution, and placement of point of sale
  • participating in field sales blitzes in order to achieve market development goals

summary of experience/qualifications

  • 1-2 years sales experience (minimum) ideally in the food and beverage industry (experience in the salty snack category and/or working with food service accounts or distributors is a plus)
  • demonstrated success selling into the free-trade channel of distribution (experience in the food service channel is a plus)
  • excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication and presentation skills, including high level of competence with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook)
  • bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent work experience
  • a good knowledge of London
  • a sense of humour, a passion for working hard toward a common goal, a thrill for building a brand, and, of course, a love for snacking!
  • full clean driving license