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 1,000 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 different restaurants that come onsite and serve fresh lunch from their chef’s unique menus. Fooda operates in seventeen major US cities and plans for continued expansion.

Location:

Based in our Chicago headquarters, Fooda is looking for a Director of Sales to support our growing national presence and lead the sales and operations for one of our largest markets.

Position Overview:

As the Director of Sales for Fooda Chicago, you will oversee the corporate sales, restaurant sales and account management functions by managing one of Fooda’s largest teams of sales and operations employees in our company headquarters as well as manage any new account implementations within the Chicago market. 

Serving as one of the leaders of the Fooda Chicago Market, your core responsibility in this role is focused on generating and promoting a culture that is focused on continued growth for the Chicago market across all of Fooda’s products and service offerings.

What You’ll Be Responsible For: 

• Work with the senior management team to implement Fooda’s messaging and sales processes in your market
• Be accountable for achieving “Chicago” market gross profit and presenting a corporate sales rep budget for approval
• Take ownership and work in collaboration with your direct reports for large sales opportunities from initial meeting to closing, including the ability to present and negotiate contracts
• Recruit, train, manage and motivate sales and operations employees to ensure needed results are being met
• Adapt and implement Fooda’s current lead generation process and training program
• Collaborate with all levels and departments in a positive and successful manner

Who You Are:

• Previous experience in a sales leadership position with at least four years of experience managing a staff of ten or more
• Proven track record of meeting both a team and individual quota
• Previous experience as a Business Development/Sales Representative
• Successful track record of managing a P&L
• Start-up environment experience a plus.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with internal and external team members

What We'll Hook You Up With:

• Competitive market salary, bonus based on market performance, and stock options based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
• Company Issued Laptop
• Parental Leave Options
• Unlimited PTO policy
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401k matching 
• Free food and beverages in the office
• A fulfilling, challenging adventure of a work experience

Fooda provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Fooda complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.