Account Manager

CocuSocial, Inc. (YC S17); New York (NY); Remote; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking culinary experience provider! As an account manager, you will play a crucial role in expanding partnerships with venues and recruiting talented chefs. This position is perfect for those passionate about food and eager to connect people through unique culinary experiences. Join a dynamic startup environment where your contributions will directly impact growth and innovation. Enjoy a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a range of perks, including health benefits and unlimited culinary experiences. If you're ready to make a difference in the culinary world, this role is for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Unlimited CocuSocial Experiences

Team-Building Events

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in an account manager role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships with venues and recruit chef instructors.
• Coordinate with venues to develop class topics and schedules.
• Strategize growth areas within assigned territories.

Skills

Sales and Business Development

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Food and Beverage Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Backed by Y Combinator, CocuSocial is one of the largest culinary experience providers in the US. We connect chefs with venues like hotels and restaurants to host a variety of cooking, baking, wine tasting, and cocktail-making classes. We are growing fast and currently offering in-person experiences in over 25 major cities in the US, including NYC, LA, DC, Philadelphia, Chicago, SF, San Diego, etc. Michelin-starred chefs and celebrity chefs who appeared on Bravo's Top Chef have also taught on our platform. Our mission is to educate, entertain, and bring people together through unique food and drink experiences.

Job Description

As an account manager at CocuSocial, you will drive our growth by developing partnerships with venues (restaurants and hotels) and recruiting chef instructors in your assigned territory. You will also manage and support existing venues and chef partners. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about food and bringing people together through a shared experience. Your responsibilities include the following.

1. Develop a partner venue acquisition strategy by researching, pitching, and closing restaurants, hotels, and other venue partners.

2. Develop a chef instructor recruiting strategy by identifying, screening, and training chef instructors.

3. Coordinate with partner venues and chef instructors to develop class topics and plan class schedules.

4. Strategize areas for growth and expansion within your assigned territories and beyond.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree required.

2. 1+ year of working experience in an account manager role.

3. Sales and business development experiences are preferred.

4. Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship-building skills.

5. Passionate about food and beverage experiences.

6. Excited about working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Additional Information

1. Annual base salary between $65,000 and $70,000.

2. Performance bonus of up to 15% of base salary.

3. Health insurance, FSA, and HSA.

4. Work remotely full time.

5. Paid time off.

6. Unlimited CocuSocial experiences and other team-building events.

7. Opportunity to work with an intimate, smart, and passionate team.