Weee! · 1 hour ago
Business Development Associate
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expWeee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, aiming to reshape the grocery business. The Business Development Associate will support the expansion of the Local Marketplace by building relationships with local restaurant and vendor partners while driving revenue growth.
E-CommerceGroceryRetail
Responsibilities
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
Partner with Local Marketplace Lead and support strategies to expand the vendor base and grow business revenue
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
Weee!
Weee! is an online grocery delivery platform that offers hispanic and asian foods specialty products and everyday staples.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$862.75MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundDST GlobalGoodwater Capital
2022-02-28Series E· $425M
2021-03-16Series D· $315M
2020-08-17Series C· $35M
Leadership Team
Larry Liu
Founder & CEO
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