Account Executive

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San Francisco, CA, USA
In-Office
75K-160K Annually
Entry level
Food
The Role
The Account Executive generates new catering business, manages client relationships, conducts outbound prospecting, develops proposals, processes orders and payments, and meets territory sales quotas. The role requires high-touch customer service, CRM activity tracking, menu creation knowledge, accurate catering and delivery coordination, and collaboration with chefs, vendors, marketing, and technology teams.
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Who We Are
HUNGRY  is revolutionizing workplace dining with an unwavering commitment to obsessive hospitality and flawless execution. Founded in 2016 by entrepreneurs Eman Pahlavani and Jeff Grass, HUNGRY connects corporate offices in 19 cities across the United States and Canada with top-tier chefs and local restaurants to deliver extraordinary culinary experiences. From large-format catering and memorable events to individually packaged group meals, snacks, and pantry solutions, HUNGRY ensures every detail is thoughtfully handled to prioritize quality and convenience. Rooted in a mission of social responsibility, HUNGRY fosters local economic growth while embracing eco-friendly practices. The company goes even further, donating one meal for every two purchased, making a tangible impact on communities nationwide , as it has already donated over 3 million meals to date.

The Role:

The Account Executive will be responsible for working on new business sales opportunities for HUNGRY as well as maintaining client relationships. The role calls for building rapport with decision makers and closing business with companies in the surrounding area in order to hit monthly sales quotas and contribute to the overall revenue of your team.

Scope of Position:

  • New business outreach and relationship management
  • Cultivate new leads and opportunities to grow sales and meet quota
  • Responsible for achieving goals related to sales growth in designated territory
  • Build brand recognition and credibility
  • Customer-centric selling approach and full-service support from proposal through implementation and beyond

What You'll Do:

  • Conduct daily calls, emails, and in-person visits to prospective and current clients
  • Provide high-touch customer service to all prospective and current clients
  • Create proposals and enter orders with an acute attention to detail
  • Ensure order accuracy by verifying that all catering and delivery data is valid and current
  • Daily data entry in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to track sales activity and goals
  • Obtain payment information prior to catering events and ensure payments are processed accordingly
  • Collaborate with internal team members & assist our network of chefs/vendors with new menu creation and organization
  • Collaborate with Marketing Department on promotional emails and materials
  • Support Tech Team with creating and designing enhancements and improvements to the website
  • Respond to inquiries and inbound leads in a timely manner

Requirements
  • Successful track record in full-cycle catering sales in a high-volume sales environment
  • Demonstrated account sales experience including breaking into new accounts
  • Experience with prospecting leads, maintaining target lists, and conducting high volume outbound calls, including cold calls
  • Ability to sell into multiple accounts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience creating menus for various catering needs - utilizing knowledge of food safety, portioning, and dietary restrictions
  • Tremendous attention to detail
  • Competitive drive and determination
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Poised and personable presentation skills
  • Positive, self-starter, go-getter attitude
  • Demonstrate our Company Values (Entrepreneurial, Simplicity, People Centered, Positivity, Integrity, Gratitude, Urgency & Determination, Quality, Efficiency)

Benefits
  • Competitive Salary:
    • Base salary typically falls between $75,000 - $95,000k/year.
    • Commission split is roughly 50/50, with total OTE expected to be $140-160k+
    • All HUNGRY commissions are uncapped.
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Medical Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401k (currently not matching)
  • Employer paid life/disability
  • Company Sponsored Tele-med & Tele Mental Health Benefits
  • Equity incentives/Stock Options

HUNGRY is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, genetic status, veteran’s status, handicap or disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This governs all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees when necessary to perform the essential functions of their job.

Skills Required

  • Successful track record in full-cycle catering sales in a high-volume sales environment
  • Demonstrated account sales experience, including breaking into new accounts
  • Experience prospecting leads, maintaining target lists, and conducting high-volume outbound and cold calls
  • Ability to sell into multiple accounts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience creating menus for varied catering needs, including food safety, portioning, and dietary restrictions
  • Tremendous attention to detail
  • Competitive drive and determination
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Poised and personable presentation skills
  • Positive, self-starter, go-getter attitude
  • Demonstrate company values including entrepreneurship, integrity, quality, efficiency, and determination
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The Company
Arlington, VA
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

At HUNGRY, we provide office and event catering by providing exclusive access to top chefs making incredible food. We have a network of hundreds of top local chefs in 7 different cities across the US and hundreds of Catering Captains that provide our award-winning catering services.. With our direct-from-a-top-chef model, we enable a fundamentally better approach to office & event catering . We have hundreds of happy clients who value the amazing food experiences we provide and who see the culture and productivity benefits that come from using HUNGRY. We are a purpose-driven company committed to improving the lives of everyone we touch, most specifically our Chef partners, our Clients, the Communities where we operate and our Team. For our Communities , we have corporate commitments to helping fight hunger and environmental sustainability. Through our ‘Fight Against Hunger’ program, we donate one meal to those in need for every two purchased. With our ‘WeRecycle’ program, we promotes environmental waste reduction by offering biodegradable plates and cutlery with all delivered meals and free clean-up service that enables us to recycle and reuse most of the key materials we provide at our caterings (e.g. wire rack chafers, chef signs, extra plates and cutlery, etc.).

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