VP of Commercialization

VP Of Commercialization

We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good.

Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a full-time VP of Commercialization. This is a great opportunity for a highly experienced individual to work closely with the founding team of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream as the company embarks on its next stage of major growth.

The Vice President of Commercialization is responsible for bringing new flavors and products to market and maintaining product quality and consistency throughout the full product lifecycle. The VP of Commercialization will also be responsible for strategic planning and execution for Van Leeuwen's commercialization process - from product conception and development to launch - ensuring alignment with company goals, market demand, and financial targets.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's commercialization strategy and roadmap for product and flavor innovation, in close collaboration with Marketing and Sales.
• Manage the overall product portfolio, ensuring quality, market fit, and seamless integration into existing company operations.
• Lead the cross-functional team required to develop and launch a new product from ideation through consumer feedback, iterate as necessary.
• Reformulate products and manufacturing processes, as necessary.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain to ensure all products and ingredients meet financial / COGs targets.
• Monitor market trends, competitive landscapes, and consumer needs to inform strategic decisions and identify new business opportunities.
• Track and report performance metrics for product launches and portfolio profitability.

Vendor Management

Team Management

Job Requirements

Compensation + Benefits

$225,000 -$300,000 annual compensation depending on experience, paid weekly

Eligible for annual 25% bonus

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.

Salary Range

$225,000 - $300,000 USD