Associate, Growth Merchant Lead - Tallahassee, FL

Our Customer is a technology company that connects people with the best of their neighborhoods across the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Germany. They enable local businesses to meet consumers’ needs of ease and convenience, and, in turn, generate new ways for people to earn, work, and live. By building the last-mile logistics infrastructure for local commerce, they’re fulfilling our mission to grow and empower local economies.

We are seeking an Associate, Growth Merchant Lead on a contract basis to help support our Customer’s business needs. This role is onsite in Tallahassee, FL.

As an Associate, Growth Merchant Lead (aGML) for Emerging Markets, you are responsible for winning new business across your assigned geography and contributing to the overall growth strategy ofthe company You will travel to emerging markets and manage a largely transactional deal cycle to drive new partnerships with the best local and regional restaurants. You’ll coordinate your work with a Regional Sales Manager on the Outside Sales team where you’ll have direct access to market and partnership information, sales tools including: drop-off materials, gift cards and business cards, and more. This is an “in-market” position with the vast majority of transactions being done face-to-face. At least 50% travel is required for this role, in the immediate and expanded geography, which will be covered by the company. Travel will be monitored in this position to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Travel and expand the company footprint in “emerging markets” – untapped markets across the country primarily in rural areas.
• Sell restaurant owners on the value of partnering with the company and negotiate revenue share agreements.
• Excel in a fast-paced, transactional deal cycle and close new business within days.

Qualifications:

• You have 2.5+ years of experience, in a closing sales role or related experience.
• You have the ability to travel, as you will travel to destination markets (at least 50% of the time) to meet with restaurant owners.
• You are efficient and strategic with inside and outside sales tactics to reach goals.
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset and enjoy building strategies and playbooks for scalable success.

**Pay will include base compensation and additional commission for every new restaurant partnership, after crossing a minimum number of new partnerships added. Commission capped at $1750/month
We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Please Note: In order to create a safe, productive work environment, our client is requiring all contractors to be fully vaccinated according to the CDC guidelines. Prior to coming into our offices, contractors will be required to attest that they are fully vaccinated.

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and 401k (no match)

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.