Solutions 2 Sales
Brand and Fractional Management Services
Led by Jerry Schwartz, a visionary veteran of Natural & Specialty Foods, Solutions 2 Sales is an experienced brand consultancy providing Sales & Marketing Development and Brand Management to the Natural, Organic, and Specialty Foods channels.
How Do We Define Brand Management?
Cost Savings in a Costly Business
With over 35 years of experience in multiple facets of the Natural & Specialty industries, Solutions 2 Sales can function as your national sales manager, general manager, or as a mentor to help guide you through specific processes. Working as a brand manager, S2S can handle your sales and marketing needs, new product launches, and special promotions. For manufacturers looking for operational help, S2S has expertise in purchasing, product development, warehousing and logistics.
Jerry’s experience in multiple phases of the industry can help companies build positive business relationships. His experience spans from promotional strategy and program development to understanding the costs of business, including pricing strategies. In addition, having managed a national brokerage for multiple years, S2S can help establish your broker network. Jerry’s years of positive business relations can provide clients with numerous contacts, and will supply answers to establishing your brand.
“When I first started working in natural foods, we were just a bunch of hippies sitting around talking about how we were going to change the way the world ate. At a certain point, I had to step back and say ‘Oh my God!’ We’d actually done it!”
— Jerry
Services
Marketing Strategy
Whether you’re a small business or an established brand, I can help you manage and market your product.
Product Distribution
You’re eager to see your product hit the shelves. Let me guide you through the process of working with distributors.
Operations
It’s easy to get lost in the day-to-day of running a brand. I’ll handle the details, so you can focus on the big picture.
Working with Brokers
Let a seasoned professional broker your deals. You’ll be happy to have all that extra money in your budget.
Working with Retailers
Skip the learning curve. I’ll help you make the right calls when dealing with today’s retailers.
Mentorship
I am proud to share my knowledge and experience with others. I am currently a mentor for a group of young manufacturers.
“Jerry is a team player and will always express his thoughts when he feels that alternatives should be heard. In my opinion, that makes a team stronger and makes his counsel more valuable.”
— Chuck Waghorne, Managing Partner, CO YO USA
“Jerry’s ability to understand the back end of a food company and support operations — while still showing strong personal skills on the front end as a head of sales — was a unique combination that supported me as a solo founder working with a small team.”
— Kara Landau, Chief Go-Getter, Uplift Food