SALINAS, Calif. – Mann Packing hired two employees to support its sales and marketing departments.
Gabriel Gonzalez filled a newly created position as data systems specialist for sales operations, reporting to Craig Grantham, director of sales operations.
In this new role, Gabriel will support Mann’s business through product information management, data governance, category management, and data analytics. He will also be responsible for managing the company’s product registration process.
Gabriel has a broad base of experience in sales planning, data analytics, systems management and category management. His previous experience was with Safeway where he managed many categories across the retailer’s entire business. He holds a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration from Cal State East Bay.
In the marketing department, the company added Kane Palacios as a marketing assistant reporting to Kim St George.
Palacios is a Salinas native and recent graduate of Yale University. He will support the marketing team and will concentrate his efforts on the company’s social media channels, including Facebook and Twitter. He will also assist in packaging projects, website content management, marketing collateral materials and general support to sales and marketing.
Palacios interned for the Mann marketing department the summer of 2013.
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About Mann Packing Company
Mann Packing is located in Salinas, Calif., in the heart of America’s salad bowl. Mann’s carries the distinguished certification by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)—the most widely recognized and respected certification in the United States for women's business enterprises.
An industry leading, third-generation supplier of premium fresh vegetables—including commodity products and fresh veg mixes, dishes and salads—Mann celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2014.
Staying on the cutting edge of package and product innovation has made Mann’s a regarded consumer brand; being vigilant on food safety practices and compliancy regulations has made them a trusted brand among retailers and consumers alike. Solid relationships with its grower partners ensure Mann’s ability to continually offer the freshest, most wholesome vegetable products in the market.
Source: Mann Packing Company
