Account Executive | Chicago, IL

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Hiring Remotely in Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office or Remote
75K-150K Annually
Mid level
Food • Information Technology • Software
A leader in cloud-based, software as a service restaurant tech for marketing, ordering and on-premise needs.
The Role
Own and build the Chicago territory via high-activity outbound prospecting (calls, email, in-person). Run demos, create urgency, close short sales cycles (typically <30 days), develop local restaurant relationships, and partner with regional team on messaging and strategy. Must live in-territory and travel frequently to restaurants.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Opportunity

We are hiring a true hunter to win the Chicago restaurant market.

Popmenu powers 14,000+ restaurants with technology that drives real revenue. Our product delivers clear ROI, fast. That means short sales cycles and frequent wins. This is a high-activity, outbound-heavy territory role. If you love the chase, move fast, and close often, you will thrive here.

The Sale

Buyer: SMB restaurant owners and multi-location operators

Sales cycle: Typically under 30 days, often much faster

Environment: High-velocity, outbound-driven, door pulling encouraged

You are selling directly to decision-makers who care about revenue, guest experience, and long-term growth. Popmenu is not a nice-to-have. It is a revenue-driving platform restaurants rely on to compete in Chicago.

Who We Are

Popmenu is a fast-growing, venture-backed SaaS company transforming the restaurant industry. We started with our patented dynamic menu technology, unleashing the power of a restaurant's most important marketing tool, the menu. Since then, we have continued innovating to solve existing and emerging challenges for restaurant operators. We do not just sell software. We partner with restaurants to help them win. Our mission is to empower owners and operators with the technology tools they need to succeed long into the future. We hire exceptionally bright, motivated people who are passionate about helping great restaurants reach their full potential. This is your chance to make great things happen in one of the fastest-growing restaurant markets in the country.


Requirements

What You'll Do

  • Own and build the Chicago territory (must live in territory, within 15 miles of Chicago city center)
  • Prospect daily through calls, email, in-person visits, networking, and industry events
  • Run compelling, high-energy demos that clearly articulate ROI
  • Create urgency and close consistently in a short sales cycle
  • Develop deep knowledge of the Chicago restaurant landscape
  • Become a recognized name in the restaurant community
  • Partner with your regional team to refine messaging, share best practices, and drive market strategy
  • Protect the brand by selling with integrity. No overpromising, no heavy discounting, no poor-fit deals

Who You Are

  • Proven hunter with strong outbound success required
  • Experience selling to SMB decision-makers
  • Comfortable operating in short sales cycles under 30 days
  • Competitive, resilient, and motivated
  • Energized by high activity and high-volume environments
  • Skilled in prospecting, lead generation, and closing
  • Confident delivering strong product demos and articulating long-term ROI
  • Highly organized and effective at managing your time
  • Relationship driven. You understand hospitality is a small world
  • Must have reliable transportation and be comfortable traveling throughout the territory multiple times a week
  • Must live within 15 miles of Chicago city center
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Bonus: restaurant experience or SaaS experience in restaurant tech


Benefits

Who We Are

Popmenu is a fast-growing, venture-backed SaaS company transforming the restaurant industry. We started with our patented dynamic menu technology, unleashing the power of a restaurant's most important marketing tool, the menu. Since then, we have continued innovating to solve existing and emerging challenges for restaurant operators. We do not just sell software. We partner with restaurants to help them win. Our mission is to empower owners and operators with the technology tools they need to succeed long into the future. We hire exceptionally bright, motivated people who are passionate about helping great restaurants reach their full potential.

Compensation

  • Base: $75,000 to $85,000
  • OTE: $150,000+
  • 50% base / 50% commission
  • Uncapped earnings

What We're Serving

  • Genuine Core Values with quarterly peer recognition through our Super Booms
  • Giving Back with company donations to causes chosen by team members
  • Visible Growth and Development in a scaling SaaS company
  • Company Ownership with meaningful equity for every employee
  • Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and Wagmo Wellness Plan for your pets

If you are ready to own Chicago, build something meaningful, and get paid for performance, we would love to meet you.

Skills Required

  • Must live within 15 miles of Chicago city center
  • Proven hunter with strong outbound sales success
  • Experience selling to SMB decision-makers
  • Comfortable operating in short sales cycles under 30 days
  • Skilled in prospecting, lead generation, and closing
  • Confident delivering product demos and articulating ROI
  • Reliable transportation and comfortable traveling throughout the territory multiple times a week
  • Highly organized and effective at managing time
  • Relationship-driven with knowledge of hospitality/restaurant community
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Restaurant experience or SaaS experience in restaurant tech
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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
226 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

A leader in cloud-based restaurant tech on a mission to make a difference, Popmenu helps restaurants of all sizes to grow their businesses and tackle major industry challenges. Digital marketing and online ordering technologies headline a product suite infused with AI automation and deep data on guest preferences. We consolidate tools needed to engage guests, serving as a digital control center for more than 10,000 restaurants and hospitality groups in the US, UK, and Canada. Popmenu is featured on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies.

Why Work With Us

Every employee is an owner of our company. We fiercely support one another and the industry we serve. We know that innovation means breaking things—so we choose to celebrate our failures as much as our successes. We also know that the best ideas are rooted in diverse experiences and perspectives. Pull up a seat—there’s always room at our table.

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