Vendor Partnerships Manager (Remote supporting Boston and Philadelphia)

At Choco, we’re striving to build a seamlessly connected global food system by 2030. One that enables food to move around the planet transparently, sustainably, and without waste. Today, Choco provides a platform connecting restaurants and suppliers resulting in better communication, simplified logistics, and - here comes the big one - less food waste. If you’re looking for a challenging new opportunity and the chance to make a real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you. Want to learn more about #LifeatChoco? Take a look behind the scenes: bit.ly/3sD7tYK Meet your team You will report to our Head of Vendor Management, supported by a team of Sales Associates, and Account Managers, joining a well-oiled and hard-working team. As a Vendor Partnerships Manager in supporting the Boston and Philadelphia area, you'll be building Choco's recognition and value across your territory. This position is a remote position. You'd be supporting the Boston and Philadelphia areas and joining a company that is primarily in-office. To ensure collaboration, traveling to a Choco office in New York or Chicago 1-2 times per quarter will be expected. What you’ll do • Like an entrepreneur, find creative and efficient ways to acquire new vendors • Manage day to day suppliers relationship and communication • Meet suppliers and spend most of the day on the field with them • Analyse business insights and turn them into action plans to develop Choco suppliers presence • Use your passion for the food industry to stay aware of events, trends, competitors and industry developments What we’re looking for • You have a strong experience in a Sales / Purchasing / Partnership role within the food industry. • Experience negotiating commercial agreements • Remarkable communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly. You can put yourself in the shoes of the CEO of a big supplier firm but also in the shoes of a tiny farmer's marketing in Los Angeles • The ability to understand the broader picture and to come up with the best strateg yand focus on the execution. • Bilingual Spanish language skills About Choco Founded in 2018, Choco is a young, fast-moving company. And we mean fast. Just a year after our $63.7 million Series A funding round, we secured an additional $100 million in Series B funding. We’re backed by leading investors like Insight Partners, LeftLane Capital, Coatue Management, and Bessemer Venture Partners. In addition, we’re working alongside those who built companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon, Uber, and more. -- Choco is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring that our technology is made available and accessible to everyone. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply Job!