James Lent

Experience

1. President

   Natural Solutions

   Jun 2004 — Present · Huntington Beach, CA, US

   Established in 2004, Natural Solutions is the quintessential example of a “boutique style” brokerage in the sense that we offer highly specialized services to our manufacturer and retailer clientele. We\'ve taken much pride in representing some of the highest quality natural products over the years including Alaffia, Ascenta, Vibrant Health, Vega, Oregon’s Wild Harvest, Neogenis, Rainbow Light, Hemp Fusion, Symphony Health (Femmenessence), Probulin and other prominent manufacturers. Natural Solutions employs a passionate sales team with solid retailer relationships and a product education based selling platform and hands-on leadership. With our proven resources, services and contacts, we have the tools to grow the distribution of your current product line or help successfully navigate a new launch into the Natural / Specialty retail space. Working as a liaison between the manufacturer and the retailer, we have direct relationships with buyers at all major natural chains and independent health and wellness retailers in the Southern California area. With decades of combined education and experience, our team is fully dedicated to expanding your business opportunities by providing a pathway conducive with your Natural Products industry goals. Services:• Regularly Scheduled Meetings• New Item Presentations• New Item Education and Management• Promotional Submissions• Price Change Submissions• Placement• Demo Coordination• Create Effective Sales and Marketing Tools• Dedicated Field Staff• Resets and remodels• Coordinate Market Tours• Attend Regional and local Trade Shows• Promotional Calendars• Coordinate Advertising• Inventory Overstock Management• Special Programs Participation• Lectures and Seminar Participation• Staff Level Training• Consumer Seminars (Product Awareness)For more info please email me: j••••••••@sbcglobal.net

Skills

• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Marketing
• Small Business
• Team Building
• Strategic Planning
• Sales Management
• Account Management
• Retail
• New Business Development
• Sales
• Marketing Strategy
• Product Development
• Nutrition
• Coaching
• Event Planning