Overview:

Black Sheep Foods is propelling the alternative protein industry forward by creating plant-based meats that taste better than their animal counterparts. We use novel flavor technology to break down the taste of wild, non-domesticated animals at a molecular level and recreate the best flavors into our products. Our first product, plant-based lamb, has received rave reviews from chefs and customers alike, and is currently featured on menus at renowned restaurants across the country.

As we expand our business, we are seeking a Sales Operations Specialist to join our team in San Francisco. In this role, you'll support the growth of the sales and marketing teams by assisting across an expansive area of responsibility, including but not limited to the responsibilities below.

This is a tremendous opportunity to work closely across multiple levels of the organization and play a critical role at a time of growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with executive leadership on sales and marketing strategy and execution
Execute weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting of defined metrics, delivering to the team OKR and KPI tracking updates
Collaborate with production team on forecasting progress and changes to ensure efficient inventory and production levels
Work closely with sales and marketing team to develop tools for scaling our sales processes and driving greater close rates
Drive sales growth through identifying and generating new sales opportunities, nurturing leads, and facilitating productive relationships with potential customers
Organize and manage sales and marketing events, coordinating logistics and ensuring they align with team objectives
Prepare and ship samples of our plant-based lamb to customer prospects; managing inventory of materials needed on a weekly basis
As needed, monitor orders, coordinate product pick-ups + deliveries with vendors and monitor shipments in transit

Qualifications:

1-3 years of work experience, preferably CPG startup
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously and prioritize
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, high pressure environment
Ability to process large data sets, develop critical insights and report back to the team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, creative thinker and problem solver
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Google Suite
Bachelor's degree
Must be available to work in office 4-5 days a week in San Francisco

Benefits:

Opportunity to grow and build skills in a dynamic and evolving industry
Collaborative work environment with a dedicated and passionate team
Competitive compensation and potential for growth within the company
Up to 4% 401k matching; health, vision, dental insurance
Delicious plant-based lunches, snacks, and meals provided at the office!

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