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“Excellence in Brand Management”
IFA
Company Overview – 2011
Why IFA?
IFA
The members of the IFA Sales Team are all successful executives with years of experience in the Specialty, Natural and Confection Food industry Major consumer packaged goods experience. Expertise in grocery, natural, drug, mass and convenience A critical mass of sales resources to help our clients successfully
fulfill their potential sales. The owners of IFA are committed to the long term success of
IFA, resulting in a vested interest in building your brand to its fullest potential
We assist in directing clients toward brand strategies that result in positive business outcomes
With a focused portfolio IFA can: Develop a sales plan which calculates the sales potential for a
client, demonstrating success Focus on increasing sales IFA can cover more sales opportunities and help you stay within
sales budgets, reducing cost Menu of services – IFA has options
Our sales network
IFA
Our broker network is anchored by NS Sales nationally, as well as other strong brokers in the marketplace
NS Sales covers our national natural sales efforts, as well as some of specialty grocery markets
NS Sales, owned by Acosta, the nations largest food broker. Employs over 400 associates that cover retailers from store level Truly national, professional coverage IFA has a long successful relationship with NS Sales and their
senior management.
Together with our broker network we have strong alternate channel coverage as well. C-Store Business
Regional Drug
Rite Aid, CVS, Walgreens Mass
Target, Big Lots, Tuesday Morning
IFA
Dale Lucas VP Sales Western USSonoma, CA
Dale Lucas VP Sales Western USSonoma, CA
Mike Wheeler VP Sales Midwest USMinneapolis, MN
Mike Wheeler VP Sales Midwest USMinneapolis, MN
Don Cook President & CEO, Sales Eastern US
Lancaster, PA
Don Cook President & CEO, Sales Eastern US
Lancaster, PA
IFA Sales coverage of the US market
Gregory Figueroa COO & CFO – IFA Corporate Office
Dallas, TX
Gregory Figueroa COO & CFO – IFA Corporate Office
Dallas, TX
IFA Corporate Office
Morristown, NJ
IFA Corporate Office
Morristown, NJ
Specialized focus in areas to increase sales
IFA
• Analysis– Utilizing syndicated data– Sales to customers– Target specific retail opportunities
• Planning– By broker– By distributor– By retailer
• Selling– Managing broker network– Selling retailers– Trade Show Activities
• Follow-up Activities– Regular review with clients about progress in the market– Category Review schedules and appointments, when available
IFA Brand Representation Advantages
IFA
Full sales reporting provided monthly: Sales by customer Conference call with the sales team
Open book financial reporting provided: Promotional Spending Slotting
Comprehensive brand coverage at Food Shows, resulting in savings in booth cost, personnel and time Some of the shows that IFA will participate in:
Fancy Food – East and West Natural Expo – East and West Many major distributor shows – Market Centre, DPI, Kehe,
Millbrook, Haddon House Structured communication with clients to maintain
relationships Increased sales coverage throughout the United Sates
IFA client’s list includes successful natural and specialty brands
IFA
IFA new client evaluation process
IFA
IFA partner meeting to discuss your brand Full market assessment
Retail Distributor Alternate channel possibilities
Sales plan with retail targets by distributors Schedule activities
Determine upcoming category reviews for retailers with published schedules
Trade show plans Conference call schedule In field work with IFA sales team
IFA is the right choice for brand excellence in the US
IFA
Extensive Industry Knowledge Focused Portfolio Successful Sales Network Alternate channel capabilities Professional planning process Structured communication with clients Proven success
“Excellence in Brand Management”
IFA