Food Business Manager - USA

Location: Negotiable within the USA. Preferably east coast, with easy access to airport.

Salary: dependent on experience.

Compassion in World Farming is the leading international farm animal welfare charity. Our goal is to put farm animal welfare at the heart of the food industry. We are recognized as the credible partner, on all animal welfare standards and policies, to the major food retailers, food service companies and manufacturers.

The right candidate will be an experienced project leader who will help shape, define and implement a strategy to integrate animal welfare into USA food businesses food supply chain. You will be responsible for establishing and developing networks and partnerships with leading USA based food companies, in particular targeting the top USA food retailers, in order to deliver higher farm animal welfare standards and food choices within food businesses and the wider market.

You will promote the value of improved farm animal welfare polices and practice and promote support for key Compassion campaigns and programs throughout the USA. You will have account management experience and be an excellent communicator, preferably with experience in marketing and/or sales in order to provide a compelling case to engage with food retailers, food service companies and manufacturers.

The right candidate will have a track record of building strong commercial relationships and be approachable, adaptable and have a positive disposition that inspires confidence. Ideally a track record of managing a Sustainability/Corporate Responsibility program within the retail and/or food and/or ethical supply chain sector or a strong track record of managing NGO programs and campaigns to commercial organizations.

The right candidate will also play a critical role in building the financial sustainability of Compassion in World Farming in the USA. As such, they will be responsible for developing and fronting relationships with institutional funders (particularly grant making foundations) and high value donors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a program that intersects with the commercial world and the humane/sustainable food supply chain – a unique chance to make a lasting impact within a dynamic and relevant organization.

Applications

To apply, write to Leah.Garces@ciwf.org, including your updated CV and your covering letter outlining the value you will bring to this role.

Closing date: July 1st 2013

Interviews: Week of July 7th 2013.

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