DESCRIPTION

Company Overview:

At the Catch Company, our purpose is to rescue people from the indoors and connect them one of America’s largest sporting industries: fishing. Our approach is built on 4 pillars:

• Digital first
• Brand matters (a lot)
• Go vertical (we make many of the products we feature)
• Data, data, data

Using these pillars, we’re building the premier digital shopping experience that introduces anglers to the best new gear and lifestyle apparel and we are looking for exceptionally talented people to help make that vision a reality. In addition to being talented, our team members are honest, curious, take action and always seek to leave things better than they found them. If that sounds like you, we would love to meet you.

Position Overview:

We are currently looking for a talented professional to join our Business Development team in supporting our Mystery Tackle Box subscription product as well as our growing ecommerce platform. You’ll be in charge of creating and developing relationships with manufacturing partners in order to deliver the best products and #happydances to our customers. Free bass (or perch, or salmon, or ice…) fishing lessons included!

What makes this a special opportunity:

• This is an excellent role for a candidate looking to enter sales or business development

• We are a dynamic early-stage startup with tons of momentum (ranked #435 on the 2017 Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing private companies)
• We place a premium on building a great culture made up of great people
• You will work with and learn from experienced leaders who have a track record of building successful companies
• We are based in Chicago’s West Loop (one of the best restaurant neighborhoods in the world), with easy access to all major public transportation systems

What you will do:

• Supporting the product purchasing process, including:
• Ecommerce merchandising and product selection
• Communicating with partners to respond to questions or concerns
• Assisting the Director of Business Development with any strategic projects, including ecommerce and private label development

• Developing new partner relationships
• Drafting partner proposals and terms
• Merchandising subscription boxes
• Building out our knowledge database of tackle and other fishing products
• Ensuring on-time product delivery

What will make you successful:

• Curiosity: Always seeking to understand “why”. Always looking to make things better. Data-driven mindset.
• Passion: You are driven by a love for what you do. Persistent in following through with initiatives.
• Action: Knowing when to shift from planning to doing. Able to adapt to different working and communication styles, and able to work in an unpredictable environment. Ability to make progress independently.
• #happydance:Always working to create happiness.

• Optimism: Able to bounce back quickly when something doesn’t work. Willing to try new things and support new initiatives.

• Honesty: Transparency with customers, partners and teammates.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Excellent listening, verbal, written and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in managing multiple priorities
• Prior experience in merchandising or purchasing a plus
• Four-year college degree strongly preferred
• Interest/experience in fishing strongly preferred

BENEFITS

• Competitive Medical Dental and Vision insurance.
• 401(K)
• Ability to work from home if there is a need.
• Flexible working hours.
• "Take what you need" vacation policy.