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Erin Linfonte reposted thisErin Linfonte reposted thisWe’re partnering with Magic Science Corporation on the search for a Chief Marketing Officer at a pivotal moment of explosive growth. In just two years, Magic Molecule has gone from launching at Ulta to building a major national retail footprint across Target, Whole Foods, Sprouts, CVS, and Walmart. We’re looking for a proven marketing expert to lead the team in scaling Magic Molecule while helping launch the portfolio’s second brand in 2027. This is a rare opportunity to join the fastest-growing platform in hypochlorous acid (IYKYK 💦) and play a defining role in its next stage of growth. Know someone we should be talking to? Send them our way, or apply here - https://lnkd.in/gCtpnRpW More on the growth story in Magic Molecule’s recent Forbes feature. Link in the comments. Justin Kerzner
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Erin Linfonte reposted thisErin Linfonte reposted thisOur 2026 State of the Industry Report drops this Wednesday and we're giving you an exclusive first look at the data before it's released. Join Meredith Zlatkin, Jessica Tully, and Rachel Doueck as they unpack key findings shaping the future of leadership, talent, and workforce strategy across the consumer industry, including: • The leadership readiness gap • Why executive hires succeed or fail • The rise of fractional and flexible talent models Actionable insights for founders, CEOs, and people leaders building for what's next. Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q04mbs_g0 #Report #StateOfTheIndustry #Data #TalentStrategy #GrowthStrategy #TalentAdvisory #StateOfTheConsumerBrandsIndustry #FractionalHiring #ContractStaffing #Leadership #Talent #CPG #ForceBrands #Consulting #OrgDesign #Recruiting #Hiring #ConsumerBrands #Webinar #WellnessIndustry #Wellness #Beauty #BeautyIndustry #Pet #PetIndustry #Beverage #BeverageIndustry #Food #FoodIndustry
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Erin Linfonte reposted thisErin Linfonte reposted thisWe’re gathering perspectives now and we’d value yours: https://hubs.ly/Q04clx--0 Most teams right now are navigating transition, whether it's scaling, resetting performance, integrating teams, or preparing for what’s next. What separates the teams that move through it well isn’t just strategy. It’s how leadership is structured, aligned, and supported behind the scenes. At ForceBrands, our annual State of the Industry study benchmarks what’s actually working across leadership, hiring, and organizational design. In 7 minutes, you’ll share how you’re navigating these shifts and see how your approach compares to other investors, founders, CEOs and executive leaders. Participants receive early access to the report and an invitation to a private executive briefing. Take the survey: https://hubs.ly/Q04clx--0 #StateOfTheIndustry #Data #Report #TalentStrategy #GrowthStrategy #TalentAdvisory #FractionalHiring #StateOfTheConsumerBrandsIndustry #ContractStaffing #AI #Leadership #Talent #CPG #ForceBrands #Consulting #OrgDesign #Recruiting #Hiring #ConsumerBrands #Webinar #Wellness #WellnessIndustry #Pet #PetIndustry #Beverage #BeverageIndustry #Beauty #BeautyIndustry #Food #FoodIndustry
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Erin Linfonte reposted thisErin Linfonte reposted thisWestminster Bakers Co., backed by LaSalle Capital, was at a pivotal moment, poised for growth but in need of the right executive leadership to take things to the next level. They partnered with ForceBrands to lead a strategic CEO search that would shape the company’s future. Through a targeted, high-touch approach, ForceBrands identified and secured a transformational leader with the vision and operational expertise to scale the business while honoring its legacy. Explore how the right leadership hire can make all the difference: https://hubs.ly/Q048g81B0 #FoodIndustry #TalentStrategy #GrowthStrategy #FractionalHiring #ContractStaffing #Leadership #Talent #CPG #ForceBrands #OrgDesign #ConsumerBrands #Hiring #Recruiting #Food #Consulting #TalentAdvisoryCase Study: A CEO Search for Westminster Bakers Co.Case Study: A CEO Search for Westminster Bakers Co.
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Erin Linfonte reposted thisErin Linfonte reposted thisWe’re excited to share that ForceBrands will be exhibiting in Hall A, Booth #874! Stop by to connect with our team and enjoy samples from incredible brands including Ayoh Foods, Jesse & Ben's, Stone & Skillet, Drippy Dip, Bawi Agua Fresca, AL's Real Goods, and Painterland Sisters. Come by and say hello we’ll be serving coffee by Equator Coffees daily: ☕ Wednesday–Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM ☕ Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Unwind with us in the afternoon at: 🥂 Investor Happy Hour — Wednesday, March 5: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM 🍻 Happy Hour — Thursday, March 6: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM To schedule a meeting with our team in advance, please fill out the form here: https://hubs.ly/Q042WKhH0 See you there! Josh Wand Rob Ganjon Sean Conner Britni Prentice Shaun Kelleher Meredith Zlatkin Alana Edberg Jessica Tully (she/her) Lizzy Vela Rachel Doueck (she/her) Anna Johnson Eva Scofield Dustin Cherry Brit Wielgosz Hannah Touby Jena Lepkowski Tara Burkley Semiramis Sophroniou The Angel Group Dirty Hands Promobile Marketing Gierd Pixel Theory Harrison Co. BaseCamp #BeverageIndustry #TalentStrategy #GrowthStrategy #TalentAdvisory #FoodIndustry #ContractStaffing #FractionalHiring #Leadership #Talent #CPG #ForceBrands #Consulting #OrgDesign #Recruiting #Hiring #ConsumerBrands #WellnessIndustry #Wellness #Food #Beverage #ExpoWest
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Erin Linfonte reposted thisErin Linfonte reposted this⏰ Last Chance! Our survey on compensation and workplace trends is closing soon. Don’t miss the opportunity to share your perspective. In just 5 minutes, you’ll: • See how salary increases and bonuses compare across your industry • Understand how compensation influences employee mindset • Learn what salary expectations look like for 2026 • Spot the workplace trends shaping the future All responses are 100% confidential, and results will be shared by industry, function, and location. Take the survey before it closes: https://forceb.co/3JVxu2f Your voice matters. Make it count. #Report #Data #TalentStrategy #GrowthStrategy #TalentAdvisory #FractionalHiring #ContractStaffing #AI #Leadership #Talent #CPG #ForceBrands #Consulting #OrgDesign #Recruiting #Hiring #ConsumerBrands #SalaryReport #Compensation #BeverageIndustry #PetIndustry #FoodIndustry #WellnessIndustry #HempIndustry #BeautyIndustry #Pet #Food #Wellness #Beauty #Beverage #Hemp #Workplace
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Erin Linfonte reposted thisErin Linfonte reposted thisFounders drive early momentum. But what worked early on to build the business may not be what's needed to scale. The real challenge? Knowing when to evolve your role or the team around you, before growth demands it. The 2025 State of the Consumer Brands Industry Report dives into what today’s leaders are rethinking about themselves, their structure, and their next move. Is your leadership team built for what’s now or what’s next? Download the full report: https://forceb.co/4lPVfGT #ConsumerBrands #Leadership #TalentStrategy #StateOfTheIndustry #CPG #GrowthStrategy #OrgDesign #Hiring #AI #Report #StateOfTheConsumerBrandsIndustry #Webinar #TalentAdvisory #Data #ForceBrands
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Erin Linfonte reposted thisErin Linfonte reposted thisOnly 13% of companies have a succession plan for their top 3 roles. Nearly half have none at all. The real threat to growth? It’s not underperformance, it’s organizational design that hasn’t kept up. Read our latest blog post to unpack the connection between succession planning and scaling a brand: https://forceb.co/44Zrg8f #ConsumerBrands #Leadership #TalentStrategy #StateOfTheIndustry #CPG #GrowthStrategy #OrgDesign #Hiring #AI #Report #StateOfTheConsumerBrandsIndustry #Webinar #TalentAdvisory #Data #ForceBrandsThe Succession Illusion: Why Structure, Not Star Players, Is Stalling Your GrowthThe Succession Illusion: Why Structure, Not Star Players, Is Stalling Your Growth
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Erin Linfonte reposted thisErin Linfonte reposted thisWant a remote job? They’re still a thing! Lucky for you, the algorithm has brought you to Thirsty Thursdays 🧊 Thirsty Thursdays = real remote jobs. Take a drink from The Well. Each week, I share a curated list of real, live remote roles in CPG that need to be filled. Here’s this week’s lineup. Assistant Controller https://lnkd.in/e6WMZmGq Head of Sales https://lnkd.in/ehpfmrqz Assistant Director of Finance https://lnkd.in/e-aWaiBr Associate Product Marketing Manager https://lnkd.in/e3Pu_47P Brand Manager https://lnkd.in/e3Pu_47P Key Account Manager https://lnkd.in/eFaYE8pv Brand Ambassador https://lnkd.in/eFaYE8pv eCommerce Associate https://lnkd.in/eS5-ycpe Demand Planner https://lnkd.in/ebXbWHKP Category Strategy Senior Associate https://lnkd.in/eAW2UB9g People and Talent Manager https://lnkd.in/eVmtMwv9 📩 Applied to a ForceBrands role? Let me know so I can help where I can. 📤 Know someone looking? Forward this their way and save them a few clicks. See ya next week! Written by a human. Edited by AI. #remoterole #hiring #remotejobs #CPGjobs #consumergoods #salesroles #marketingroles #peopleroles #financeroles
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Erin Linfonte reacted on thisErin Linfonte reacted on thisI left Ascent yesterday with a lot to think about. There is something pretty powerful about being in a room filled with so many focused, successful and determined women, sharing what’s worked, what hasn’t, and learning from each other. A few things I’m leaving with: 1. “Saying NO is a growth strategy.” Lil Fazio SVP Marketing at ELEMIS, said this and it really stuck with me. She also asked, “What are we going to stop doing to make room for this?” We spend so much time talking about what we should add to a business. Not nearly enough time asking what we should stop doing. This one feels especially relevant to me right now as we go through a transformation at ForceBrands. I am always looking at how we can evolve to better meet the needs of our clients, but there is a balance. How do we evolve without losing the things that make ForceBrands, ForceBrands? The magic that got us here still matters. 2. The people who got you here may not always be the people who get you there. Alicia Grande of Grande Cosmetics shared a very candid story about loyalty versus making sure you have the right experience and leadership for the stage your business is in. Given what we do at ForceBrands, this one hit home. Someone can be incredibly important to your company’s story and still not be the right person for its next chapter, the next inflection point. That is a hard leadership decision that I know many Founders have to go through. 3. And my personal challenge coming out of yesterday: use AI differently. Thank you to Lauren Abney, Misbah Uraizee & Sheila Lirio Marcelo who not only gave great and actionable AI advice but challenged us all. Don’t just use it as a productivity hack; get better at teaching AI and agents to take on work autonomously. Give yourself more time to think strategically, be creative and actually lead. Basically, if I can teach the robot to do it, I probably need to stop doing it myself. Lots more I want to unpack from yesterday. More to come. Thank you Carli Roth and the The Female Founder Collective team for bringing together such a great group of women. & Jessica Tully (she/her) for introducing me to so many amazing women in your network.
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Erin Linfonte liked thisErin Linfonte liked thisThe world’s hottest and fastest-growing beauty brands are heading to Beauty Independent's BITE NYC event next week. Are you? ForceBrands Client Strategy Director, Brit Wielgosz will be there connecting with emerging beauty brands and sharing how the right people strategy can turn growth plans into lasting success. ➡️ Send Brit Wielgosz a DM to connect at the event! Talk talent, your brand’s next phase of growth, or to gush over the beauty and wellness brands on the show floor. #BITENYC
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Erin Linfonte liked thisWhat 👏 a 👏 lineup! To say we’re excited for Founderland is an understatement. Get us to Malibu! As this star-studded lineup of founders will probably share, the path to category leadership is anything but simple. We can’t wait to hear about the pivotal decisions that shaped these brands, and how they’re continuing to lead as competition enters the categories they've built. You can find our ForceBrands team front row for these sessions, taking notes, and cheering loudly for our friends Loren (Brill) Castle, Josh Wand , Rashid Ali, & Tara Bosch! ➡️ If you had five minutes with one of these founders, who would you choose, and what would you ask? Sean Conner, Britni Prentice, Meredith Zlatkin, Dustin Cherry, Rachel Doueck (she/her), Rob Ganjon #Founderland #CPG #ConsumerErin Linfonte liked thisBuilding a great brand is hard. Building one that creates an entirely new category is something else. Every Founderland, I have the honor of sitting down with category defining founders behind brands everyone knows and getting into the parts of the journey most people don’t. The origin story. The moments it almost didn’t work. The hard decisions. The people who took a chance on them. The partnerships that changed everything. And the conviction it took to keep going when nobody knew how the story would end. This year, I get four legends: GT Dave - GT's Living Foods Tara Bosch - SmartSweets & Snackish Loren (Brill) Castle - Loren (Brill) Castle Rashid Ali - Chomps They didn’t just build great brands. They created categories. We’re going deep on what it takes to see something before everyone else does, what happens when the category you created suddenly fills with competition, and how you keep evolving and leading when the rest of the world starts chasing what you built. Becoming the Category. This is one you don't want to miss! October 1. Malibu. Founderland.us, presented by MPearlRock. Sean Kelly Shannon Kelly Colleen Kang Christine Wang The Family Fund & Founder Community
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Erin Linfonte liked thisFractional leadership is reshaping how consumer brands scale, and this search is a great example. Brands get proven operators for a defined sprint, without the overhead of a full-time exec search. We're hiring: Fractional Chief Marketing Officer Looking for someone who's personally scaled a challenger brand to $150M+ in retail sales and knows how to drive household penetration, trial, and retail velocity. 🌎 Remote ⏱️ ~20 hrs/week 📅 Two-month engagement, starting ASAP If that's your background, or you know who it is, check out the role below. 👇Erin Linfonte liked thisWe’re looking for a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer who has personally scaled a challenger brand to $150M+ in retail sales and knows how to drive household penetration, trial and retail velocity. 🌎 Remote ⏱️ Approx. 20 hours per week 📅 Two-month engagement, starting ASAP If you’ve helped turn national distribution into sustained consumer growth check out the role below! #FractionalCMO #CPGJobs #MarketingLeadership #ConsumerBrands #NowHiring
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Erin Linfonte liked thisWelcome to the team, Joe Costa! 🎉 We're thrilled to have you on board and even more excited for the road ahead. Here's to great searches, great placements, and great things to come!Erin Linfonte liked thisI'm thrilled to announce that I'm joining ForceBrands as a Senior Executive Recruiter, Sales & Marketing! Big thanks to Abigail Rassel and Caroline Weber for believing in me. From the moment we met, I knew ForceBrands had something truly special to offer and I can't wait to get started on some of these exciting, high-impact searches. Another big thanks to Connor MacWilliams for the introduction, and Ben Juda for the referral! For those who are still job searching, I can't stress enough the power of your network. Put it to work for you! You never know where or when that amazing opportunity will appear. More to come on my role and exciting things to expect in the weeks to come!
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Erin Linfonte liked thisWelcome to ForceBrands, Brian Waivada! We’re thrilled to have your experience, leadership, and expertise on our team. Here’s to an exciting chapter ahead! ✨Erin Linfonte liked thisI am excited to share that I’ve joined ForceBrands as Managing Partner and Head of Executive Search. I look forward to working with what is already an outstanding team and partnering with founders, investors and category disrupting growth companies in the Consumer space to build exceptional leadership teams. Energized by the opportunity and what lies ahead!
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Erin Linfonte liked thisKnow a retention rockstar? We're partnering with growing supplement brands on two remote roles focused on building customer loyalty. Apply through the links in Alana Edberg's post, and tag someone who'd be a great fit! 👇Erin Linfonte liked thisGetting customers to buy once is one thing. Getting them to come back again and again? That’s where the real growth happens. 🔁✨ We’re partnering with growing supplement brands on two exciting, fully remote retention opportunities: 💌 Lifecycle & Retention Marketing Manager https://lnkd.in/gRBMwDSh 💜 Director of Customer Loyalty & Retention https://lnkd.in/gAGK_q7W If you know how to turn first-time buyers into loyal customers and build strategies that keep them engaged, take a look! I’m not the recruiter managing these searches, so please apply directly through the links to connect with the teams working on them. Know someone who would be a great fit? Share or tag them below. 👇 #NowHiring #RetentionMarketing #LifecycleMarketing #ConsumerBrands #CPGJobs
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Erin Linfonte liked thisDay 1 at Groceryshop is in the books! Catch Keara Egbers for Days 2 and 3. Say hi if you see her or send Keara a message to connect. #Groceryshop2026Erin Linfonte liked thisDay 1 at Groceryshop 🛒🍊 I’m already meeting so many incredible brands, retailers, and solution providers, making new friends and catching up with people I’ve known for years! If you’re here, I’d love to connect. Come say hi or shoot me a message and let’s find a few minutes to chat. 👋 #Groceryshop2026
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Erin Linfonte liked thisOur own Connor Phillips rounding up four CPG launches worth watching. From squeezable peanut butter to canned martinis, beef puffs, and dry shampoo for clothes, it's a great reminder of how much creativity is coming out of the consumer industry right now. Congrats to the teams behind Drizzy, Write-Off, BUFFS, and WashWise! What launches are on your radar? Drop them below.Erin Linfonte liked thisI love seeing new CPG brands hit the market and watching founders' visions come to life. Here are four recent launches I’m especially excited about and wanted to highlight: 🥜 Drizzy: Squeezable peanut butter - enough said. I was PUMPED when I saw the news that Jason Spyrides & Georgia Park were launching in the US after crushing it in Australia. It’s instantly become my new go-to peanut butter. 🍸 Write-Off: Lauren Duffy and Josh Reda are building an RTD brand entirely around canned martinis so you can have one anywhere, any time. They hit retail shelves in Charleston, SC earlier this summer with Apple, Lychee, and Espresso flavors. If you’re not in Charleston, keep your eyes peeled for Write-Off in more markets soon. 👀 🥩 BUFFS: George Zhou and Beckett Kitaen have a genuinely different take on better-for-you meat snacks. Crunchy grass-fed beef puffs that feel like they belong on the chip aisle. 3 flavors, great branding + packaging, and they even included handwritten thank-you notes + hats with their first 1k orders. 👕 WashWise: Dry shampoo for clothes founded by Maria Cabral Menezes that dewrinkles and freshens lightly worn items. As someone who is always on the go, this feels heaven-scent (sorry). They also have travel sizes for your carry-on. This is definitely a new household staple. What other brands or products have launched recently that I should have on my radar?
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NYU Hospitality and Tourism Industry Essentials Certificate
Yellowbrick Hospitality and Tourism Industry Essentials
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Top Shelf Winner 2024, 2023, 2022
ForceBrands
Awarded by ForceBrands, the Top Shelf honor recognizes top-performing team members who have demonstrated exceptional contributions, leadership, and impact. This distinction celebrates individuals who go above and beyond in driving results and embodying what makes ForceBrands a great place to work.
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Account Executive of the Year 2017
Equinox
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