Business Development - Market Expansion

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Who We Are:

We believe a workplace food program is something employees should love and look forward to every day. Powered by technology and a network of over 1,400 restaurants, Fooda feeds hungry people at work through our ongoing food programs located within companies and office buildings. Every day, each Fooda location is served by a different restaurant that comes onsite and serves fresh lunch from their chef’s unique menu. Now with over 30 million meals sold, Fooda operates in nineteen major US cities and plans for continued expansion.

Position Overview:

Fooda has expanded rapidly and now operates in 19 US markets, but we are not done yet! We are looking to add experienced sales specialists that will work directly for one of Fooda’s VP of Sales responsible to expand into new markets. While this role has both operations and sales components, it is at its core a hunter role that is focused on leveraging our existing relationships and developing new ones which allow Fooda to expand quicker and with greater success in each of our new markets. This role will require up to 50% travel.

Who You Are:

  • You have 5+ years’ experience in a Sales and/or Business Development role (preferably in an Outside Sales role)
  • You’re competitive – you chase your goals and do what it takes to win
  • You are creative in using successful strategies for lead generation and prospecting
  • You believe results matter most, period. Effort is the most important ingredient
  • You are process driven and know what works
  • You have successful cold calling experience
  • You have a cheery disposition and positive attitude – startups are a rollercoaster and a great outlook is paramount

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

  • This is a hunter role you are expected to close new business and support the Market Expansion team to open new markets
  • Conduct outbound calls to build relationships and set meetings with corporate customers
  • You are comfortable closing new accounts through in-person meetings with potential customers
  • Leverage current national relationships to assist with acquiring new business
  • Create the launch calendar for each new market Fooda launches
  • Be resourceful in reaching new customers and show diligence with following up on leads
  • Demonstrate high energy, bring a positive attitude and enjoy making a lot of phone calls

What We’ll Hook You Up With:

  • Competitive market salary and stock options based on experience
  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance plans
  • 401k retirement plan with company match
  • Paid maternity and parental leave benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Company-issued laptop
  • Daily subsidized lunch program (ours!) and free food and beverages in the office
  • A fulfilling, challenging adventure of a work experience

Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. No phone calls or recruiters please.

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Our office is a convenient 6 minute walk from Ogilvie and Union train stations and a 3 minute walk from the Washington/Wells Brown line stop.

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