Business Development Associate at Weee! Inc

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Sales, Relationship Building, Communication, Vendor Onboarding, Marketing, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Persistence, Curiosity, Adaptability, Bilingual, Networking, Feedback Gathering, Promotional Content Creation

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

About Weee! Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, operating in one of the largest underserved categories in retail with affordable access to exciting ethnic food. By partnering with local suppliers, redesigning the value chain and leveraging social buying, Weee! is reshaping the grocery business entirely. You can read more about us on Business Insider, Reuters and TechCrunch. Weee! is headquartered in Fremont, CA, and is currently available coast to coast with exceptional growth (5x YoY) across geographies, categories and ethnicities. We have raised $800M+ in funding to date from leading investors including Softbank Vision Funds, DST, Blackstone, Tiger Global, Lightspeed Ventures, Goodwater Capital, XVC and iFly. The opportunity now is to join a rocketship as we prepare for the next stage of growth, and an eventual public listing. This role is onsite 5 days a week in Hodgkins, IL About the Role We’re looking for a Business Development Associate at Weee! to help deliver incredible food experiences to our customers while driving revenue in one of our fast growing regions. In this role, you’ll support the expansion of our Local Marketplace by helping identify and reach out to potential restaurant and vendor partners, sharing the value of our marketplace, assisting with onboarding, and helping maintain positive early relationships. This is a great opportunity to learn the full partner acquisition process and make an impact on a fast-growing team. What you will do: Relationship Building and Collaboration: Research, identify, establish and nurture relationships with local restaurants, bakeries, and food providers. Maintain regular communication with vendors to ensure alignment and maximize business potential. Business Growth and Ownership: Partner with Local Marketplace Lead and support strategies to expand the vendor base and grow business revenue. Vendor Onboarding and Support: Communicate the value proposition of Weee!'s platform to local vendors and successfully onboard them. Guide vendors in updating product listings, vendor policies, and online menus. Assist restaurants in maintaining accurate menu information, including pictures and pricing. In-Person Engagement: Visit restaurants and local shops and engage with owners in person to promote Weee!'s services. Build rapport and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders within the restaurant industry. Feedback and Communication: Gather valuable feedback from vendors and effectively communicate it to the tech, product, and customer service teams. Contribute insights to improve the platform's features and address vendor concerns promptly. Marketing and Promotions: Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling promotional banners and content. Support the distribution of promotional emails to customers, highlighting the offerings of partner restaurants. What you need: 1+ years of direct business development or sales experience Proficient in both English and Chinese (Majority of our current restaurant vendors speak Chinese so it will be important to be able to effectively communicate in order to build strong relationships) A dynamic personality with a customer focused mindset Strong curiosity and always search for creative solutions Persistence and passion for driving sales Adapt to new situations quickly and think on your feet Nice to have: Some sales experience in a scaling startup environment Benefits Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision. PPO/HMO packages 401k, 4% company match Equity and Bonus Vacation, sick and holiday time off Monthly mobile stipend Monthly Weee! Points credits Compensation Range The US base salary range for this full-time position is $55,000 - $65,000 This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for new hires for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by multiple factors like job-related skills, experience and work locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include any variable compensation elements. Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated at Weee!. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application, please email us at applicantaccommodation@sayweee.com. For more jobs and to find out more about Weee!, visit our career page: https://about.sayweee.com/careers Softbank Vision Funds

Responsibilities

The Business Development Associate will support the expansion of the Local Marketplace by identifying and reaching out to potential restaurant and vendor partners. They will also assist with onboarding vendors and maintaining positive relationships.