Vice President, FoodMinds

As the Vice President at FoodMinds, a division of Padilla, you will oversee key client relationships, strategize program planning, and manage budgeting and staffing. You'll also lead business development efforts to secure new clients while ensuring income retention with existing accounts.

Candidates for the Vice President position at FoodMinds should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in nutrition, public health, or a related field, alongside 12-15 years of relevant experience in food and nutrition communications. Registered dietitian credentials and agency experience are preferred.

The Vice President of FoodMinds plays a critical role in shaping agency culture at Padilla by mentoring team members, fostering collaborative environments, and promoting professional development through thought leadership and innovative strategies.

Success as a Vice President at FoodMinds requires strong leadership skills, strategic communication abilities, a deep understanding of the food and nutrition landscape, and proven experience in client relationship management and business development.

The Vice President at FoodMinds collaborates with various clients from the agricultural commodities, food, beverage, and health & nutrition sectors, as well as industry associations, ensuring a diverse and engaging work environment.

When answering this question, detail specific projects where you've successfully secured new clients or grown existing accounts. Highlight your strategies and how they contributed to the agency's overall success.

Discuss the methods you use to stay informed, such as industry publications, networking with thought leaders, or attending conferences. Emphasize your proactive approach to knowledge acquisition in this dynamic field.

Provide examples of how you've simplified complex information for various audiences. This might include creating strategic recommendations or developing marketing materials that resonate with both health professionals and consumers.

Highlight qualities such as empathy, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire and motivate teams. Provide evidence of how you've demonstrated these qualities in past roles.

Choose an example that showcases your problem-solving skills. Discuss how you interpreted the regulatory guidelines and worked with your team to create a compliant strategy.

Talk about your communication style and how you ensure clarity and responsiveness with clients. Include specific methods, such as regular check-ins or feedback loops, to maintain healthy relationships.

Provide detailed examples from your career where your leadership directly contributed to a project's success, focusing on the impact and results achieved.

Discuss your management style, emphasizing your commitment to mentorship and professional growth, as well as how you create a supportive atmosphere for your team amid deadlines.

Share your perspective on sustainability within the food industry and how you incorporate that into your strategies and communications for clients, indicating awareness of current trends.

Express your passion for food and nutrition communications, your alignment with Padilla's values, and how you believe your experience can help drive the success of FoodMinds. Be genuine and specific in your reasons.