Mustafa I. Arslan

CEO @ American Foods

About

Experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working in the food production industry. Skilled in Marketing Management, Negotiation, Business Planning, Chocolate, and Sales. Strong sales professional with a MBA focused in MARKETING from New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury.

Country

United States

City

Pelham

Industry

Food Production

Skill

Market Analysis, FMCG, Marketing Management, Sales Management, International Business, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Market Research, International Sales, Sourcing, International Trade, Trade Marketing, New Business Development, International Marketing, Confectionery, Chocolate, Business Strategy, Management, Negotiation

Experience

CEO

American Foods

2018-9 - Present · 8 yrs 1 mo

PELHAM, NH

American Foods specializes in designing customized retail programs, delivering strong consumer value across all trade classes. Founded in Methuen, Massachusetts in 1950 and still locally owned, American Foods continues to supply our partners with the finest candy, snacks, and specialty edibles available. Our continued capital investments in people, equipment, machinery, and “state-of the art” software have provided us with “best in class” efficiencies and service to over 45,000 retail doors today. American Foods maintains an SQF Level 3 certified facility and employs over 90 dedicated team members. Additionally, our worldwide sourcing and buying programs are unmatched in the industry. Our Sourcing staff has over 40 years of combined industry experience. We procure the highest quality ingredients at the greatest value and provide our clients with a multitude of packaging options. American Foods will make new investments in the near future. It will come to advanced levels in its industry. Continue to follow us.

Vice President

"ECC" Import and Distribution

2017-4 - 2018-9 · 1 yr 6 mos

FAIRLAWN- NEW JERSEY & SALEM-NEW HAMPSHIRE

ECC is the sole distributor of ELVAN Confectionary at all Americas, started in 2017. has 2 offices at US currently; NJ and NH.

GENERAL MANAGER

CICI CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CO. @ ELVAN GROUP

2010-7 - 2017-3 · 6 yrs 9 mos

Istanbul, Turkey

All old stuff sent to junkyard & the factory rebuilt as new one by having state of the art high tech production lines; producing chocolates, Delicious Cake Varieties, Gummy Jelly products, Liquorice, Croissant and toffee&hard Candy products.. Started by 4 security guards at 2010 and at 2013 ended up with 710 people. Cici Confectionery has been awarded by Allworld Org. and TOBB for being "3rd fastest growing company" at Turkey between 2010 and 2012. The growth rate was 1856%. Cici Confectionery is celebrating the 88th year of establishment with big proud, together with the new team & look forward to having better success.