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Mark Mandel
Sales Leadership for Mission-Driven Natural Food & Beverage Brands
Mark Mandel is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in spearheading business ventures across various channels including natural, conventional, club, drug, food service, and specialty.
His expertise spans working with both well-established brands and startups, excelling in leadership roles that involve budgeting, sales and production forecasting, and promotional planning.
During his tenure at Earnest Eats, Mark demonstrated proficient management skills by overseeing crucial company functions such as accounts receivable and logistics.
He brings over a decade of experience in recruiting and managing broker agents and third-party distribution networks, coupled with a focus on staff development, team building, and achieving set goals.
Mark Mandel's hands-on approach extends to various domains including operations, marketing, finance, and innovation, showcasing a comprehensive skill set.
He is driven by a passion for instigating positive social change through mission-oriented partnerships and programs.
Mark Mandel pursued his academic interests at Indiana University Bloomington, studying B.A. in Journalism and Business.
Professionally, he has held key positions such as Co-Founder & President at Go Rabbit Sales, Director Of Sales And Business Development at Counter Culture Living, Senior Sales Manager at BeyondBrands, Senior Sales Director at Uplift Food, Co-Founder & V.P of Sales at Earnest Eats, Southwest Regional Sales Manager at The Hain Celestial Group, and National Sales & Promotions Manager at Kashi Company.