CareersDancing Deer is a company of people who are passionate about food, nature, aesthetics and community. Known for our all-natural, fresh-baked, kosher, shipped-to-order goodies we bake with lots of flavor and love. We believe that when people are happy, it shows in the food. All jobs carry serious tasting responsibilities. Current Openings: Merchandising Intern Marketing Intern Sending Resumes
For immediate consideration, please send a cover letter and up-to-date resume as MS Word attachments to HRJOBS@dancingdeer.com. We will contact you if there is a fit between our needs and your background. Merchandising InternLocation: Hyde Park, MA (on Dedham line; near East St. / Canton St. exit off Rt. 128) Department: Wholesale Sales Reports to: Director of Wholesale Sales Date Posted: Summer 2013 ABOUT DANCING DEER Dancing Deer Baking Company has been in business for 18 years, and is recognized as a well-known leader in the premium food gift space, selling its gifts through the direct-to-consumer, corporate and reseller gifting channels. The Company is also considered one of the food industry’s premier in-store bakery brands (selling all-natural and kosher-certified cookies, brownies, cakes and baking mixes) in the specialty/natural and mainstream grocery marketplaces. Many of the Company’s products have won national NASFT (National Association of the Specialty Food Trade) excellence awards, and have been recognized by The Today Show, Good Morning America, The View, New York Times and USA Today. Aside from the core baked goods business, at Dancing Deer, the Company prides itself on being a mission-focused company that contributes to One Family, Inc. through the Sweet Home Project initiative. The One Family Scholars (OFS) program supports the premise that higher education is the best permanent pathway out of poverty. This program provides scholarships for low-income and formerly homeless parents to attend college and improve their employment opportunities. For the team at Dancing Deer, this mission commitment extends beyond philanthropy to the local community, the environment and important social concerns. POSITION OVERVIEW The Merchandising Intern will work with the Director of Sales and Wholesale Team to deliver customer service; build strong working relationships with various personnel at assigned accounts; and maintain and increase product distribution and dollar/unit sales. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Format and upload customer orders via Excel Spreadsheet
- Consistently follows a route schedule of account calls to ensure stores are receiving the appropriate level of service and attention
- Checks all DD displays to ensure the appropriate number of SKUs (depending on store type) are displayed with appropriate inventory levels, expiration dates are checked for out-of-date product and displays look neat and organized
- Builds rapport with each account’s key team members in order to increase display opportunities, SKU count and general appreciation for the DD brand
- Assists stores with order placement either direct through DD or via a distributor
- If product levels are low and store has backstock, merchandises backstock and builds neat, eye-appealing displays using techniques and tools provided by DD
- Whenever possible, tries to gain placement of DD display racks and signage for new (authorized) items that the account is not carrying
- Provides sampling, coupons and other tools to assist stores with sell-through
- Works with stores to include DD in customer appreciation and sampling events
- On a limited as-needed basis, provides direct store deliveries for accounts, and merchandises inventory once delivery is made (store openings, remodels, etc.)
- Conducts in-store product demonstrations and giveaways as-needed
- Audits all account visits via an electronic format so that progress can be tracked
- Tracks and submits mileage expenses on a weekly basis using DD Expense Report
- Reviews goals and objectives on a weekly basis with Director of Sales
JOB REQUIREMENTS - Demonstrated experience with online order processing / fulfillment systems (B2B and/or B2C)
- Business majors preferred, but all majors welcome to apply
- Must have availability to work three days a week
- Must have driver’s license and own a car (will receive mileage reimbursement for travel)
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Comfortable communicating and building professional relationships face-to-face
- Customer-first mindset and service orientation
- Achiever who is results-focused, driven, energetic and has a positive attitude
- Effectively prioritizes work activities
- Takes direction well and is very coachable
- High-integrity
TECHNICAL SKILLS - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Comfortable using and navigating a SmartPhone
- Strong route planning skills
- SalesForce.com experience a plus
This position is eligible for a stipend upon completion of the internship. Please e-mail Resume and Cover Letter to HRJOBS@dancingdeer.com. Marketing InternLocation: Hyde Park, MA (on Dedham line; near East St. / Canton St. exit off Rt. 128) Department: Marketing Reports to: Director of Marketing Date Posted: Summer 2013 ABOUT DANCING DEER Dancing Deer Baking Company has been in business for 18 years, and is recognized as a well-known leader in the premium food gift space, selling its gifts through the direct-to-consumer, corporate and reseller gifting channels. The Company is also considered one of the food industry’s premier in-store bakery brands (selling all-natural and kosher-certified cookies, brownies, cakes and baking mixes) in the specialty/natural and mainstream grocery marketplaces. Many of the Company’s products have won national NASFT (National Association of the Specialty Food Trade) excellence awards, and have been recognized by The Today Show, Good Morning America, The View, New York Times and USA Today. Aside from the core baked goods business, at Dancing Deer, the Company prides itself on being a mission-focused company that contributes to One Family, Inc. through the Sweet Home Project initiative. The One Family Scholars (OFS) program supports the premise that higher education is the best permanent pathway out of poverty. This program provides scholarships for low-income and formerly homeless parents to attend college and improve their employment opportunities. For the team at Dancing Deer, this mission commitment extends beyond philanthropy to the local community, the environment and important social concerns. GENERAL SUMMARY Help Dancing Deer in the growth of our Brand in the online Gift Channel through e-mail direct marketing and social media: - Analyze performance of Holiday 2012 e-mail campaigns to support 2013 planning.
- Create and manage a qualified database of bloggers to promote the brand and drive traffic to grocery stores and online gifts. Develop Blogger marketing plan for Holiday 2013.
- Design Facebook campaign for Fall 2013 to grow fan base and deepen engagement
. JOB REQUIREMENTS - MBA Degree candidate in Marketing or Business
- Reputation for being creative, strategic, innovative and energetic
- Proven track record of delivering against goals.
- Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and multi-tasks at a high-performance level
- Consistently displays a positive, cooperative, self-motivated and professional attitude
- Strong oral and written communication skills, and cross-functional interpersonal skills
- Strong work ethic, integrity, initiative and “can-do” attitude
TECHNICAL SKILLS: - Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.
AVAILABILITY - Candidates will ideally be available 2 days per week in the Dancing Deer office
This position is eligible for a stipend upon completion of the internship. Please e-mail Resume and Cover Letter to HRJOBS@dancingdeer.com. Sending Resumes
For immediate consideration, please send a cover letter and up-to-date resume as MS Word attachments to HRJOBS@dancingdeer.com. We will contact you if there is a fit between our needs and your background. |
