Neil Neufeld

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Operating Officer at Misfits Market

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Neil Neufeld is the Chief Operating Officer at Misfits Market, with an extensive career in food and beverage operations. He has held leadership roles at Imperfect Foods and Revolution Foods, where he scaled nationwide operations and significantly improved margins. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland.

He has progressed from a line cook to a C-suite executive, demonstrating a deep, hands-on understanding of the food industry, from gourmet markets to large-scale food service consulting.

Neil led the operational integration of Misfits Market and Imperfect Foods after their 2022 merger, a major event in the online grocery sector.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Informal

Full Of Energy

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.  They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Food Supply Chain
His entire career is focused on optimizing food production, logistics, and distribution for companies like Misfits Market, Imperfect Foods, and Revolution Foods.
Operational Excellence
He specializes in systematizing operations, creating continuous improvement departments, and implementing innovative labor systems to reduce costs and boost margins.
Mission-Driven Business
He has led operations for companies like Misfits Market and Revolution Foods, which are dedicated to reducing food waste and providing healthy meals to communities.

Media Appearances

Neil has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2022
Chief Operating Officer at Misfits Market
4-2018 - 1-2022
Chief Operations Officer at Imperfect Foods
8-2019 - 11-2019
Interim Chief Executive Officer at Imperfect Foods
4-2018 - 8-2019
Head Of Operations at Imperfect Foods
VP of Operations at Revolution Foods

Education

1987 - 1991
Bachelor of Arts - BA from University of Maryland

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Insights For Selling To Neil

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Neil is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Neil

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Neil move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Neil take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Neil

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