Brand Director

Brand Director Michelles Bakery (Columbia, SC)(a subsidiary of The H. T. Hackney Company)2 locations Columbia SC (80%) and Connelly Springs NC (20%)Michelles Bakery is looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial leader to provide strategic leadership forall operations at Michelles Bakery, a subsidiary of The H. T. Hackney Company. Expanding out of our existingoperation in Connelly Springs, NC, Michelles Bakery is developing a new operation in Columbia, SC withseveral new product lines and huge potential for new product development. With an established niche for madefrom scratch sweet snacks in the Convenience and Grocery channels, including cookies, brownies, cakes,donuts, no bakes, cake balls, pies and cupcakes, we are excited to see where we can grow through new productdevelopment and expansion of our customer base.Responsibilities:Create and implement a strategic growth plan for Michelles bakery with an emphasis on productdevelopment, marketing and customer experienceResponsible for managing the company P&L, costing functions and overall profitability of MichellesBakeryProvide oversight of the Michelles management team (production managers, product specialists, foodsafety specialists and sales and marketing)Provide oversight and management of the process bringing the Columbia facility online and to fullproductionManage and grow existing sales channels through H.T. Hackney while also developing new channels to include grocery, distributors, and co-manufacturing partnersContinue the development and expansion of the Michelles Bakery brandRequired Skills and Qualifications:Minimum 3-5 years leadership experience in a commercial baking environment, with demonstrableexperience developing and implementing growth strategiesDemonstrated success building sales and marketing teams and expansion of customer base acrossmultiple sales channelsFunctional knowledge of commercial baking operations and production processesProven innovation and creativity within the food industry (baking related)Must be willing to travel frequently, not only between Michelles locations, but also as needed forsales and customer events (trade shows, customer and supplier visits etc.)Benefits Package:Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long Term Disability401K plan with employer matchCheck us out at: www.hthackney.com and www.michellesbakeryusa.com