Based in downtown Burlington, Vermont, Hope For Women is a socially responsible, for-profit organization committed to providing sustainable employment to economically disadvantaged women worldwide.  We supply high quality, Fair Trade, eco-friendly products to retailers across the US and customized Fair Trade product solutions to other companies. Every artisan women we partner with is paid a fair, livable wage under safe and healthy working conditions.  Hope For Women is a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation.

BELOW ARE THE POSITIONS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE:

A new trend is evolving in the marketplace – data show that the American consumer is starting to broadly embrace goods that uniquely embody both Fair Trade and eco-friendly features.  This movement is the heart of Hope For Women LLC, a for-profit company located in Burlington, Vermont.  Since inception, our goal has been to globally develop a broad array of socially responsible diverse consumer products of the highest quality – all with the purpose of sustaining our social mission to provide economic stability and empowerment for our women producers.  We are now achieving that goal in Asia, Central America and South America.

As a result we are searching for a seasoned sales and marketing executive to head our Lifestyle Division and further our current national distribution model covering diverse classes of retail trade.  The primary function will be to broaden and accelerate the growth of current products.  The achievement of expected sales growth will require developing and managing a network of sales representation firms/agencies having retail coverage within current HFW geographic distribution markets and with diverse retail classes of trade.

In addition, this person will also be charged with the responsibility of working with the management team in creating new products within the structure of the Lifestyle Division.  These responsibilities include working with our Fair Trade partners in Colombia, India and El Salvador for the development of premium quality products.  The position will not require overseas travel.  The person we are searching for should have a demonstrable background of consumer products national sales development accomplishments.  While experience with our product types would be preferred, it is not essential.  A minimum of 10 years experience relative to consumer product sales and marketing is required.   We offer a great work environment, competitive compensation, benefits and an extraordinary career opportunity for someone searching for the freedom of being a social entrepreneur while achieving verifiable results leading to future equity participation.  Please email your resume and cover letter with requirements to info[remove this text]hopeforwomen.com.  No phone calls please.

We are looking for an individual with prior website management, social media marketing, and administrative experience (4+ years) who can manage our website and implement our social media strategy, handle order fulfillment and internal bookkeeping, and provide administrative support to our programs.  Qualified candidates are detail oriented, have experience with QuickBooks, proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and detailed working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, and blogging for business purposes. Knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not required.

Genuine interest and understanding of our social mission is very important. We have a fun, supportive office environment with opportunities for advancement within the company.  If you want to be a part of our growing team, please email your cover letter, resume and 3 work references to info[remove this text]hopeforwomen.com.  No phone calls please.