Jonathan M. Soares

Current

• Board Member at E.D.G.E. (United Way Group)
• Technology Advisory Committee at United Way of Western CT
• Advisory Board Member at WCSU Ancell School of Business

1 more...

Education

• Western Connecticut State University

Recommended

7 people have recommended Jonathan

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Food & Beverages

Websites

• My Company
• Fox Business Interview 5-6-08

Jonathan M. Soares’s Summary

Jonathan Soares founded Q Products in May 2005 marketing his "Jonathan's Q" brand of gourmet BBQ Sauces, Marinades and Dressings. Mr. Soares single-handily launched the "Jonathan’s Q" brand nationally into more than 5,000 retail locations with a $10k investment in less than 3 years. His company includes a portfolio of developing brands focused in grocery, mass, food service, club and drug store channels of distribution.

As an Advisor/Consultant, Jonathan focuses his efforts on; sales, marketing, brand pioneering, developing strategic partnerships, co-packing relationships, national account development, broker management, viral & social media branding, customer management, sales team management, contract negotiation, product development, in-store-marketing, product merchandising, new product launches, M&A, capital allocation and alternative financing.

Jonathan has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Gourmet News, Live on Fox Business news and ABC News NOW. In 2009 he was honored as one of Fairfield County’s "TOP 40 UNDER 40."

Jonathan M. Soares’s Specialties:

Making the impossible possible!

Additional Information

Jonathan M. Soares’s Websites:

• My Company
• Fox Business Interview 5-6-08

Jonathan M. Soares’s Interests:

Investing, networking, start-up businesses, traveling, cooking, sports, business consulting, working out, running, golf

Jonathan M. Soares’s Groups:

Innovative Ventures Corp - Executive Chairman
WCSU Ancell School of Business - Board Member
Member His Vineyard Christian Fellowship
Walnut Hill Communit Church
American Marketing Association
(EO) Entrepreneurs Organization Member on hiatus

•    Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO)
•    CPG Branding and Marketing Forum
•    MyPowerFoodGroup - MPFG
•    CEO forum
•    CPG Professionals (World Wide)
•    Western Connecticut State University Alumni
•    HYPE (Hartford Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs)
•    Gourmet
•    Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Network
•    The Nibble: Gourmet Food Magazine
•    CONSUMER GOODS & RETAIL PROFESSIONALS
•    CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS CONNECTS - SuperGroup!
•    Restaurant Network
•    Ancell School of Business Marketing Department Alumni
•    Grocery Executive Network
•    Restaurant Chain Executives
•    All Food, Beverage, Hospitality, Hotels, Restaurants, Culinary, Catering, Coffee, QSR Professionals
•    High Powered Food & Beverage Forum - Foodservice & Retail Executive Networking - Job Opportunities
•    Natural Product Industry Professional Group
•    Executive Roundtable
•    Gourmet Business Professionals
•    Co-Founders Corner
•    MY private brand
•    Healthy Living Private Equity
•    EDGE - Engage, Develop, Grow & Encourage
•    Jonathan's Q BBQ
•    World Brand Congress

Jonathan M. Soares’s Honors:

Fairfield County's Top 40 Under 40

WCSU Distinguished Alumni 2008

Featured Graduate of the Western Connecticut State University Class of 2006

2002 Chapter President "FBLA" Future Business Leaders of America

Jonathan M. Soares’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• consulting offers
• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch