Weekly Featured Talent in Health and Wellness – July 24, 2024

Kalon Executive Search & Staffing will find you the right match in any health & wellness sector, including nutrition, beauty, and fitness. Here are our top 4 candidates of the week:

Aaron – Brand Manager

  • Aaron is a seasoned professional with 7+ years of experience in the health and wellness industry.
  • In his role at a tech company, Aaron is responsible for building and supporting the ongoing company product roadmap, launching over 50 SKUs, and working closely with the oversees engineering and development teams.
  • During his time at a premier nutrients company, Aaron managed all aspects of the brand while vetting numerous co-packers, distributors, packaging vendors, and cannabis farms.
    • He was responsible for tracking the competitor landscape and market regularly through online resources.
  • Aaron is open to relocation and is available for interviews today.

 

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Angie – Marketing Director

  • As an accomplished Brand and Marketing Director, Angie excels in steering the success of national and global brands, with a particular focus on the Consumer Health, Wellness, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sectors.  
    • Her expertise shines in her ability to enhance brand value, making her a distinguished leader in B2B engagements within these industries. 
  • Notably, Angie’s career highlights include spearheading the repositioning and reformulation of existing brands as an Independent Consultant for a personal care direct-to-consumer (DTC) company. 
    • In this B2B capacity, she leads strategic initiatives, such as developing go-to-market plans and launching new brands, showcasing her proficiency in navigating the complex landscape of business-to-business relationships. 
  • As a Director of Brand Management for a vitamin/nutrition company, Angie played a pivotal role in growing revenues by 23% to over $330 million with a commendable penetration increase of 17.4%. 
    • Her accomplishments include repositioning supplements and proteins, aligning strategies with consumers’ preferences for plant-based, sustainable, and better-for-you products, demonstrating her expertise in catering to B2B needs within the supplement industry. 
  • Angie’s career journey includes engagements with prominent players, where she showcased her prowess in B2B marketing by formulating strategies for lifestyle products, innovative supplements, and global spirit brands. 
    • Her B2B achievements include orchestrating the global launch of new products, driving growth in international markets, and exceeding revenue targets. 
  • In summary, Angie’s remarkable career underscores her ability to excel in B2B environments, particularly within the supplement industry, where her strategic mindset, innovative approach, and proven track record make her a standout professional poised to elevate brands and foster lucrative business partnerships. 

 

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Jackie – Business Development Manager

  • With an illustrious career spanning over 25 years in the health and wellness industry, Jackie, currently serving as the Business Development Manager, is a distinguished Health and Wellness Sales Specialist. 
    • Leveraging her Master of Science in Human Nutrition and holding Certified Nutrition Specialist and Licensed Dietetic Nutritionist credentials, she excels in driving strategic vision and financial growth. 
  • The following are her areas of expertise: 
    • Strategic Vision and Financial Acumen: Proficient in achieving long-term organizational goals through strategic territory management and account development. 
    • Growth Leadership: Leads organizations to sustainable growth by providing clinical education, emphasizing brand loyalty, and fostering relationships with healthcare providers, including Med Spas, MDs, DOs, and NPs. 
    • Sales Performance Improvement: Adept at enhancing sales performance through research, training, mentoring, and coaching, resulting in significant growth within a short timeframe. 
    • Networking and Education: Respected industry educator with strong networking acumen, specializing in virtual and live settings. 
    • Virtual and Live Program Development: Experienced in creating engaging programs and content, sought-after speaker for live and virtual events. 
    • Regulatory and Medical Protocols: Deep understanding of regulatory and medical protocols, ensuring compliance with changing laws in the nutraceutical market. 
    • Technical Proficiency: Proficient in SalesForce.com, Outlook, Wrike, InMotion, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teachable 
  • Jackie stands out as a dynamic professional, combining clinical expertise with effective sales strategies to thrive in the ever-evolving health and wellness sector. 

 

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Bradley – VP of R&D

  • Bradley is a well-known leader in the dietary supplement business with extensive experience leading R&D for some of the most prominent companies in the industry, ranging in size from $10 million to $6 billion dollars.  
  • Bradley led R&D departments ranging in size from 1 person to 300+ individuals, hired and developed expert teams, and set work processes appropriate for the size and speed of the organizations. 
  • Bradley is an excellent communicator and is equally adept at explaining the benefits of science-based products to experts and laypersons alike. 
    • He has presented supplement science and strategic insights to customers and suppliers at industry events and board meetings. 
  • Bradley began his career at a supplement ingredient manufacturer. 
    • He has maintained a strong interest in the ‘hard science’ of therapeutic natural molecules and has developed novel ingredients & novel ingredient combinations and patented them at 3 different companies. 
  • Bradley is very familiar with the role of natural products and their therapeutic value on various biological systems, specifically how ingredients affect the microbiome, inflammation, sports nutrition & weight loss, and neurotransmitters (especially sleep, mood, and cognition). 

 

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