Jay Mussel

About Jay Mussel

Bridging the gap between supplier and customer is the ultimate goal of a successful sales…

Experience

1. Senior Business Manager

   Carbone Fine Food

   Jan 2022 — Present · US

   Joined Carbone Fine Food to assist with the growth of this outstanding new sauce Brand. Successfully launched Carbone Pasta Sauce at Costco with initial distribution in the LA Regions & with additional Regions coming on board in the balance of 2024. Managed all the Southeast Grocery Customers to include Publix, Harris Teeter, The Fresh Market, Lowes, etc. & eventually turned thenm over to new Carbone sales staff. Set up all the Canadian business immediately and grew it to over 1500 retail stores including Loblaw\'s, Sobeys, etc, Attained eye-level shelf placement in all major chains. Set up the Military Commissary (DeCA) Business from the get go & sold in display programs while awaiting the review scheduled for 2024 at which time the leading flavors will be placed at all Commissary Stores. Managed Broker Relationships for all these responsibilities except COSTCO which was sold in direct. Attended all Major Food Shows to meet with Key Customers based on the strength of my relationships. Currently launching new business for Carbone to include; ALDI, LIDL, World Market as well as many Regional Chains using the current Distributor Networks of KEHE & UNFI. I am available on a Contract basis to look at opportunistic CPG opportunities.

Skills

• Sales Management
• Budgets
• Program Management
• Sales
• Pricing
• Business Strategy
• Management
• New Business Development
• Business Development
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Forecasting
• Product Marketing
• Fmcg
• Product Launch
• Consumer Products
• P&L Management
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing
• Sales Operations
• Pricing Strategy
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Budgeting
• Marketing Strategy
• Product Development