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About Hana Group
Hana Group is a global leader in ready-to-eat Pan-Asian cuisine, bringing fresh, chef-crafted sushi and Asian-inspired dishes to customers through our in-store kiosks and food service operations. With a presence in major grocery retailers across the U.S., we’re committed to delivering high-quality food that’s convenient, delicious, and prepared with care. Our culinary teams operate with a passion for food and a dedication to service that drives every customer interaction.

Our Culture
At Hana Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment where team members feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow. Whether you're rolling sushi, managing a kiosk, or supporting operations behind the scenes, your work makes a real impact on the customer experience and the company’s success. We invest in our employees through hands-on training, leadership development, and clear pathways for career advancement.

Why Join Us
Joining Hana Group means being part of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company that’s transforming the way people eat. We operate with a focus on food safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction, while never losing sight of the people who make it all happen. If you're passionate about food, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to be part of a company that’s growing across the U.S., Hana Group could be the perfect fit for you.

Job Description

The Vice President, Commercial, Fresh Produce is a strategic leader who manages the team responsible for the planning, execution, and optimization of core business operations with a specific focus on the 5P’s (Product, Price, Promotion/Marketing, Place, and Process). This role is responsible for ensuring cross-functional alignment across departments, driving delivery of the PnL budget, and supports the company’s long-term growth objectives. The role will also manage the quality assurance and food safety, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Competencies

Strategic Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision Making, People Leadership, Customer and Retail Partner Focus, Product Innovation

Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand the business' financial goals and drive decisions to meet/exceed company’s budgeted goals
• Manage the collective pillars of the business management process: Product, Price, Promotion, Place
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement decisions at pace
• Lead and manage a high-performing business management team and their deliverables as well as strategic growth as individuals and team
• Set and communicate a clear innovation roadmap/vision that aligns with business goals that vary by specific retailer formats and categories
  • Collaborate with Culinary, Operations and Supply Chain to ensure product feasibility, quality and scalability
• Draw insights from data, market research and experience to make effective, timely decisions
  • Establish and track KPIs to measure the effectiveness of product launches and marketing campaigns
• Ability to capture a wide variety of data points, including business goals, risks and priorities to make sound decisions that deliver results
• Oversee Quality and Food Safety to ensure we have industry leading operational practices that proactively identify and address risk areas to prevent them from become consumer/retailer issues

This job posting describes the general duties and responsibilities for the position. Other duties as required may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related field. 10 + years retail experience required
  • Demonstrated success in leading brand strategy and product innovation within a multi-unit or consumer-facing business
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and P&L responsibilities
• Effective communicator and collaborator with all levels of the organization
  • Strong leadership, relationship building, negotiation and analytical skills
• Results-driven with high energy, strong work ethic and passion for sales
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and growing market share
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective communication and presentation skills to interpret analytical findings
• Encompass the company mission and core values

All corporate positions are required to work onsite at the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week.

Additional Information

Salary: $200,000 - $215,000 Annually

Hana Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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