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Full-Time

Sales Associate

Emerging

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Instacart

Instacart

10,001+ employees

Online platform for grocery delivery services

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$56k - $75kAnnually

+ Sales Incentive Plan

Entry, Junior

Remote in USA

This role is remote.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 1-4 years of experience in a sales environment
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Creative problem-solver
  • Comfortable analyzing and speaking to data/insights.
  • Familiarity with tools of the trade (eg. Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Drive)
  • CPG experience
  • Digital media experience
Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain relationships with a book of actively advertising emerging brands
  • Prospect new advertisers to the platform, assisting with campaign creation, launch and renewal
  • Maintain a high volume of weekly inputs, including scheduled client meetings and emails
  • Reach and exceed KPIs including activations, retained advertisers and revenue
  • Act as a primary point of escalation for technical issues
  • Generate weekly campaign reports and monthly / quarterly reviews
  • Support the launch of new programs and features
  • Support product teams in determining the right priorities for product improvements to help scale ad products for small to medium sized businesses

Instacart operates in the online grocery delivery market, allowing customers in North America to order groceries from local stores and chain retailers through its website or app. Customers place orders, and personal shoppers in their area pick, pack, and deliver the items, offering options for home delivery or store pickup. Instacart generates revenue through delivery fees, a subscription service called Instacart Express for unlimited free deliveries, service fees on orders, and in-app advertising from retailers and brands. The company stands out by providing same-day delivery and a 100% quality guarantee on every order, with access to a vast catalog of 1 billion products from over 500 retailers and local grocers. Instacart's goal is to be a reliable and convenient grocery delivery service, having successfully delivered millions of orders across the U.S. and Canada.

Company Stage

Series H

Total Funding

$2.5B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

21%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Instacart's collaboration with major brands and health systems can lead to diversified revenue streams and enhanced service offerings.
  • The company's leadership in the North American market and extensive retailer network provide a strong foundation for continued growth and market dominance.
  • Innovative advertising solutions, such as shoppable ads on YouTube, can significantly boost Instacart's ad revenue and attract more brand partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • Negative customer experiences, such as overcharging issues, can damage Instacart's reputation and customer trust.
  • Legal issues, like the lawsuit involving actress Angie Harmon, can lead to financial and reputational damage.

What makes Instacart unique

  • Instacart's extensive network of over 500 retailers and local grocers provides unparalleled product variety and availability compared to competitors.
  • The company's partnerships with major brands and health systems, such as Northwell Health and Welldoc, extend its service offerings beyond traditional grocery delivery.
  • Instacart's integration with platforms like YouTube for shoppable ads showcases its innovative approach to retail media and advertising.

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