LaunchPad is a disrupter to the traditional retail food broker network, many of whom do not meet the unique needs of high growth emerging food brands. By providing our clients with a deep business strategy mindset, along with a vision and passion that sets us apart from the traditional food brokerage firms. LaunchPad fundamentally changes how emerging food brands go to market. Our passion, vision and unique process has led us to a record of success second to none.

Jonathan Smith (CEO/Owner of Level One Marketing) decided to sell the company to Advantage Sales and Marketing (now Advantage Solutions) in April of 2015 where I would be able to continue my success. At Advantage Solutions we were left alone to resume business practices from Level One with little to no corporate involvement. Here I was a key player in transitioning our technology from our systems at Level One to the corporate solution provided by Advantage Solutions. Going above and beyond I… Show more Jonathan Smith (CEO/Owner of Level One Marketing) decided to sell the company to Advantage Sales and Marketing (now Advantage Solutions) in April of 2015 where I would be able to continue my success. At Advantage Solutions we were left alone to resume business practices from Level One with little to no corporate involvement. Here I was a key player in transitioning our technology from our systems at Level One to the corporate solution provided by Advantage Solutions. Going above and beyond I worked extra hours to not only do my work in servicing our clients but to help the Advantage team get Level One onto their system. I was also key in helping train other employees about our business as well as sign new accounts. Throughout my almost eight year tenure in the brokerage industry I learned many things which help companies better understand Costco and how the club industry works. I also was able to meet and gain rapport with a many of our clients by going to shows and having face to face meetings. I have always believed that choosing a broker is not just about selling your products to Costco but ultimately a great way to improve your business. The right partner always matters and while I was working with both Level One and Advantage our client's business was always my top concern. Show less

Starting out with Level One was my first experience in the brokerage industry. Here I was trained on how to manage accounts, conduct demo reviews/audits, understand the role of brokers in the Costco world, the Costco sales and promotional cycle, Costco's operational procedures, and how to add value for our clients. Through hard work and dedication I expanded my role into signing key revenue generating accounts such as Hope Foods, Red's All Natural, Three Twins Ice Cream, Core Foods, and… Show more Starting out with Level One was my first experience in the brokerage industry. Here I was trained on how to manage accounts, conduct demo reviews/audits, understand the role of brokers in the Costco world, the Costco sales and promotional cycle, Costco's operational procedures, and how to add value for our clients. Through hard work and dedication I expanded my role into signing key revenue generating accounts such as Hope Foods, Red's All Natural, Three Twins Ice Cream, Core Foods, and B'More Organics. Partnering with new, future thinking clients, is always a pleasure but my role once again was expanded to learning how to manage them. Managing any client is where most of the work goes into as you really find your depth of view growing by the day. Unlike any other industry club is very conscious about pricing and promotional strategy to not only get an item into Costco but make sure it is continuously ordered. I learned a lot about how businesses were run and how help improve processes within businesses not only for club reasons but also to better their organizations. Show less

Here I managed and trained employees on all new technology equipment to help ensure sales, was a top revenue generating employee, managed the day to day within the store, studied metrics of success and was able to help the upper management team attain their sales goals. Of course this was not all I was relied upon to do. I was relied upon to help gain rapport with customers and offer full service solutions which included extended warranty plans. The key was always addon sales and ensuring… Show more Here I managed and trained employees on all new technology equipment to help ensure sales, was a top revenue generating employee, managed the day to day within the store, studied metrics of success and was able to help the upper management team attain their sales goals. Of course this was not all I was relied upon to do. I was relied upon to help gain rapport with customers and offer full service solutions which included extended warranty plans. The key was always addon sales and ensuring that the customer felt completely serviced so that they reduced the number of visits they required and if they did need to shop at our store they always went away without a second thought that they would be returning if they needed anything further. I was always focused on adding value to the company by further enhancing the customer experience. Show less

First job I had I remember how hard it was to work in retail and ensure customer satisfaction. I expanded my entry level role into becoming a supervisor where I managed and trained employees, worked with small businesses, and helped ensure the photo lab was passing chemical inspections, physical inspections, and was appropriately staffed. I was also in charge of ordering supplies, inventory, as well as helping customers around the store with anything else they needed. I also helped stock… Show more First job I had I remember how hard it was to work in retail and ensure customer satisfaction. I expanded my entry level role into becoming a supervisor where I managed and trained employees, worked with small businesses, and helped ensure the photo lab was passing chemical inspections, physical inspections, and was appropriately staffed. I was also in charge of ordering supplies, inventory, as well as helping customers around the store with anything else they needed. I also helped stock shelves in the morning and helped with signage and promotional merchandising. Show less