Food Industry Partnership Manager

SAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK INC•San Antonio, TX

3h•$55,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The primary objective of this position is to manage all the appropriate activities of the San Antonio Food Bank Food Industry Partnership program which include product procurement through donation and purchase. Establish strong relationships with food industry partners.

Requirements

College degree in relevant field (e.g. Food Service Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, Food Science, Supply Chain) or equivalent work experience (e.g. Business Development, Account Manager, Sales Manager, Brand Manager, Operations Manager).
Experience with judgement and discretion of food quality.
Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Skilled in computer applications i.e. MS Office and database management (Salesforce preferred).
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to meet goals, organize work, time, and self.
Detail oriented, timely and accurate in producing reports.
Ability to work cooperatively with other Food Bank staff and volunteers.
Ability to present a professional demeanor under a variety of conditions.
Access to reliable transportation.
Possess a valid Texas driver’s license, insurance, and a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Sales preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all aspects of in-kind food donations and related products acquisition including but not limited to researching, developing and maintaining relationships with food industry donors and prospects via in-person visits, phone calls, mailings, and publications under the direction of the Director of Food Industry Partnerships.
Analyze the productivity of food industry donors using the current inventory management system. Create and maintain reports and graphs to track trends.
Meet or exceed specific goals in pounds acquired from food industry partners, as set by the Director of Food Industry Partnerships and Chief Philanthropy Officer.
Meet or exceed required number of in person visits to current, prospect and lapsed donors as set by the Director of Food Industry Partnerships and Chief Philanthropy Officer.
Visit with donor personnel and management regularly to ensure that donation program guidelines are understood and implemented.
Coordinate with the Transportation Manager on the pick-up and delivery of any and all donations secured and obtained.
When possible, provide tours of the San Antonio Food Bank campus, attend and speak at donor meetings and training sessions.
Attend and speak at partner meetings and training sessions.
Responsible for an ongoing donor recognition program to acknowledge and recognize donors through thank you letters and other appropriate means.
When directed, work with the Development Department to solicit in-kind donations to assist in general fundraising, events, and operational needs.
Prepare regular written status reports on product donations activities.
Comply with and abide by all personnel policies and accept additional duties as assigned.
Travel in and out of state for conferences as directed.