Our Mission
Vafels offers the highest quality ethically conscious and environmentally sustainable plant-based foods to fuel the body.
We believe that food should fuel and that fuel doesn't always have to be found in an energy bar. We value an active lifestyle and the balance of dedicated work and play time. Found a position you're interested in? Direct your resumé and letter of interest to info@vafels.com.
Production & Fulfillment Specialist
Summary
Responsibilities
Qualifications & Skills
Compensation
Ready to apply?
Vafels is hiring a production and fulfillment specialist for our Longmont, CO facility.
You're a good match if you:
• have experience working in a commercial kitchen
• have your own transportation
• can follow direction and think critically
• can work alone but also as a cog in collaboration with a small team
• have excellent communication skills
• commitment: 30hrs/wk; 10am - 4pm Monday - Friday
• you can lift 60lbs
• you can work without looking at your phone
Production
• Own production process of handmade Liège wafels from start to finish
• Maintain clean equipment and facility conditions
Fulfillment
• Print shipping labels
• Package customer orders
• Ship products via appropriate carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx)
• Receiving supplier orders
Effectively report to Operations Lead
• Experience in a commercial kitchen, preferred.
• Clear, effective and thorough communicator.
• "I got this" attitude.
• Team player.
• Punctuality is your love language.
• $16/hr starting wages. Raises commensurate with experience.
• Eligible for end of year bonus.
If you have a passion for sustainability and food, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role to info@vafels.com with “Production & Fulfillment Specialist” in the Subject.
Account Executive
Summary
Responsibilities
Qualifications & Skills
Compensation
Ready to apply?
We're looking for an Account Executive to join our team in the Boulder area. Remote applicants will be considered if you prove to be a good fit for Vafels.
Vafels Offers:
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and passionate team in a growing startup.
• Chance to make a significant impact on the growth of a sustainable food brand.
• Ability to learn and grow in a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Be part of our mission to make delicious and sustainable food accessible to everyone and create a positive impact on our planet.
• Identify and prospect potential clients, including cafés, grocery stores, food service locations, outdoor lifestyle stores and other vendors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new clients.
• Coordinate product samples to qualified leads where applicable.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Close deals and generate revenue.
• Provide ongoing account management to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to ensure successful product launches and promotions.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of sales activities and client interactions.
• Proven experience as an Account Executive or similar role in the food industry.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Self-starter with a passion for food and sustainability.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for transportation.
• Availability to work weekends and occasional evenings.
• This is a commission-only position. The commission structure is based on a percentage of sales generated by the account executive.
If you are a results-driven with a passion for sustainability and food, and you thrive in a commission-based compensation structure, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role to info@vafels.com with “Account Executive” in the Subject.
