Position Overview

Reporting directly to the officers of the company, the Director of Sales and Marketing is responsible for the sales and marketing team and strategy to develop existing clients and enter new markets. This role will be responsible for creating and communicating clear objectives for the sales and marketing division and team members while working with the company’s executives to develop actionable business plans and goals. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales professional to bring his/her unique set of skills and relationships to a dynamic and growing company.

The ideal candidate has a strong background and demonstrated experience in sales and business development in a B2B and/or professional services setting, mainly working with senior level decision makers in the supermarket and food service industries. He/she will have the ability to build relationships and develop networks, along with highly developed account management skills. AFCFC is seeking a confident, resourceful and self-initiating team-player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and drive projects forward while also working collaboratively to achieve shared goals. He/she will be expected to manage clients independently, make important decisions about sales approach and network development while also leveraging the strengths of the AFCFC team to deliver the high-quality service and product that defines AFCFC’s reputation. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for the overall management of all strategic and operational marketing and customer relationship activities.
• Planning and coordinating the implementation of business plans and the penetration of new markets.
• Develop creative outreach strategies to attract and retain clients.
• Develop financial growth targets; clearly communicate vision and hold team accountable for hitting goals.
• Complete development plans for each direct report and evaluate performance.
• Able to effectively communicate AFCFC’s core capabilities, services and differentiators.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to support and close new business deals.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree, 10+ years of professional work experience in sales, business development, or marketing.
• Exceptional relationship management skills and the ability to build and grow connections with people of all types and backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to keep multiple projects and client engagements active at once.
• Effective people management skills with the ability to empower, coach, and lead high performing teams.
• Ability to make decisions, such as prioritizing relationships to develop, negotiating with clients (external and internal), and overcoming obstacles with minimal supervision.
• Interest in working as part of a growing company, with awareness about the opportunities and challenges that come with a highly adaptive environment.
• Dynamic and engaging, with a sense of humor and ability to no take oneself too seriously.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including international and domestic flight, overnight stays, local travel, travel on short notice, and other travel deemed necessary by the company.
• Valid and current driver’s license with a personal vehicle sufficiently reliable to meet the requirements of the job.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation and benefits for this position are highly competitive and commensurate with experience. AFCFC’s benefit package includes group medical, dental, and vision health benefits; basic life and AD&D, flexible PTO, paid holiday, and 401k retirement plan with company match provision.

Position Overview

Field Supervisor is responsible to manage AFCFC Corporate management food service counters collaborating with the respective Assistant Regional Manager and Regional Manager. This include supervising, coordinating, analyzing the operation of the assigned food service counter to function efficiently. These will include but not limited to the following:  Sushi, Sizzling Wok, Steam Table, Noodle Bars and Hot Bowl operations.

Food Service Counter Coordination (50%)

• Manage operation task and hours
• Build sales and execute promotions/program
• Supervise opening/closing
• Manage inventory
• Handle customer’s complaints and feedback
• Communicate with store management daily
• Handle troubleshooting equipment problems
• Analyze sales trend and labor control
• Find potential prospective franchisee

Employee Oversight (30%)

• Coordinate employee schedule and hours
• Coordinate employee tasks
• Interview, hire, train and supervise employees
• Evaluate employees’ efficiency and productivity

Administrative Functions (20%)

• Submit assignments (schedules, pays, etc.) for employees
• Submit weekly data reports and business reports within company policy.
• Send/receive data reports from the store

Qualification and Education Requirements:

Education: 4-year degree preferred

Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in the food service industry as a chef

Language: Fluent in English and computer skills

Served Safe certified preferred

Must have excellent customer service skills/ self motivated

Travel: Business travel up to 80%+ of the time.

Position Overview:

Administrative assistant role that works together with an enthusiastic team, whose primary objective is to help people within AFC Franchise System. Highly people-oriented job with daily interactions via in-person, phone, and email. Unique placement within company that allows for wide exposure in dealing with all departments and various work type. Position offers both daily-routine tasks and opportunity to work on special ad-hoc projects or assignments. With a work environment that is team-based, goal-focused, and acuity-driven.

This position gives opportunity to find your role in helping advance the company and possibly grow with AFC through your tenure here!

Qualifications/Preferences:

• MS Excel high proficiency.
• Experienced with Python, SQL, HTML or similar software.
• Accurate, organized, and diligent.
• Agile in a fast-pace and socially dynamic environment.
• Familiar with MS Dynamics or Access (not required).

Responsibilities:

• Use computers for various applications – data management, word processing, etc.
• Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
• Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
• Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents.
• Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems.
• Handle the inquiries of business partners or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
• Maintain scheduling and event calendars.
• Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies.
• Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations.
• Disseminate memorandums, policy updates, internal briefings.
• Manage projects and/or contribute to team work.
• Learn to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented.
• Coordinate conferences, meetings, or special events, such as company trainings.
• Arrange conference, meeting, or travel reservations for office personnel.
• Help develop or maintain internal or external company Web sites.
• Prepare and mail documents.

Position Overview:

This position will assist with vital functions of the Company’s supply chain to ensure the efficient and timely sourcing of new ingredients and supplies (new materials) required to implement new and test menu items at the Company’s retail establishment based food service counter locations. The food service counters offer two main product lines—sushi and Asian hot food. Operational materials include, but are not limited to seafood, meat, rice, noodles, containers, and food preparation tools and equipment. Close communications and coordination with AFC Distribution Corp. and various divisional teams of R&D Dept., are required.

Qualifications/Preferences:

– Education— Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration

– Experience— 1-2 years of office experience, preferably at a product distribution company

– Languages/skills/abilities— fluency in English; extensive computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, and database software); detail-oriented; inter-personal communications

Primary Job Functions (60%)—Shipment Coordination

– Shipment Coordination – Ensure set deadlines are achieved

– Gather confirmed documents (memos, recipes, instructions, etc.) for a particular promotion, announcement, etc.

– Gather electronic copies of confirmed creative designs (posters, banner, color menus, etc.) associated with the above promotion, announcement, etc.

– Inform various individuals on status of shipments

– Assist in resolving shipment issues; i.e. late delivery, returns, incorrect shipments, etc.

– Inventory Control – Coordinate with AFC Distribution Corp. to ensure sufficient inventory levels.

Secondary Job Functions (30%)—Documentation

– Ensure sufficient documentation is obtained for new items

– Process Invoices

Other Job Functions (10%)

– Additional tasks as assigned

Position Overview:

Franchise Recruiter’s duty is to provide consultation for potential franchisees by helping to guide them through the process of finding and purchasing a franchise , as well as, providing them with available franchise locations.

Responsibilities:

• Present and influence potential AFC Franchise owners by telephone and email
• Negotiate and ‘close the deal’ with potential franchisees
• Assess store’s business sales
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Preferences:

• Minimum 2 – 3 yrs experience in office environment
• Must be a team player
• Must have good customer service skills
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have confidence
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have excellent computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Access and database software
• Must be bilingual (Asian Language)