Home Chef is building new ways to navigate the booming meal kit delivery industry. Our team is a unique mix of creators, chefs, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers and we’re growing quickly. Our customer-first mentality, combined with a zest for supporting our peers, helped us bring home Built in Chicago’s Startup of the Year Moxie award in 2017. If you’re ready to be part of the action, we’re ready to connect with you. There are no limits to where we can go together.

The purpose of this role is to grow Home Chef’s customer base both through existing and new accounts.

We’re looking for a candidate with a unique skill set – an independent go-getter who is motivated to own the account management process from start to finish. This includes running analysis on existing customer accounts to identify opportunities for growth, as well as cultivating new partnerships. The ideal candidate is an experienced sales professional with a proven track record of success.

As a business development associate, you will proactively work cross-functionally within and outside the organization. This will span everything from insights and analytics, packaging, product, tech and design to culinary and operations as well as key stakeholders within outside accounts.

Individuals who are motivated, hungry to learn, data-driven and eager to get a valuable hands-on experience will be rewarded with opportunities to grow within this role.

This role is based in Chicago, IL, with limited travel. This role is a member of the Marketing team, reporting to the Director of Business Development.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with existing accounts by understanding their needs and developing a plan to exceed these needs to generate sales for Home Chef
• Identify and develop opportunities for growth through data-driven analysis, leveraging consumer insights and operational capabilities
• Comfortable closing new accounts through in-person meetings with customers
• Work cross-functionally with other departments (i.e. Operations, Procurement, Culinary, Product, Tech, etc.)
• Independently work on special projects and day-to-day assignments
• Manage multiple stakeholders on projects to drive measurable impact

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in a rigorous fast-paced work environment – CPG, manufacturing, data analytics consulting, finance, etc.
• Previous sales and account management experience preferred
• Professional communication skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize work
• Exceptional Excel and Google Sheets analytics with an innate feel for numbers
• Independent self-starter, driven to find solutions without significant oversight
• Intellectually curious, with a strong interest in the food, e-commerce and start-up space
• Results driven active problem solver with a natural desire to get things done
• Strong communicator and relationship builder
• Bachelor’s Degree. MBA or advanced degree is a plus

Perks and Benefits:- Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!- Direct access to senior management – our leadership team works alongside our team members every day- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance- Generous paid time off (PTO) policy- 401k program - Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses- Free water taxi, discounted gym membership, and daily bike storage for Wrigley building employees- Cold brew coffee on tap at no charge- Employee discounts for Home Chef meal kits- Free lunch every Friday and snacks and beverages on hand every day- Casual dress Home Chef is an equal employment opportunity employer