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Full-Time

Business Development Associate

Posted on 7/25/2024

Weee!

Weee!

501-1,000 employees

Online marketplace for Asian and Hispanic groceries

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$66.6k - $75kAnnually

+ Health Insurance + 401k with Company Match + Equity + Bonus

Entry

Downey, CA, USA

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • Think strategically while delivering detailed execution
  • Work as part of a cross-functional team to drive business positive outcomes
  • Have dynamic personality with a customer-focused mindset
  • Curious, persistent, and passionate about sales
  • Excellent at motivating potential partners
  • Adaptability to new situations and scaling startup environment
  • Bilingual in Japanese/Vietnamese and English
Responsibilities
  • Onboard sellers overseas/locally
  • Identify and contact high potential sellers
  • Attend sales appointments and educate potential clients
  • Work with sellers to grow customer base
  • Maintain and manage high potential list in CRM
  • Gather and communicate sellers' feedback to product teams

Weee! is an online grocery platform that specializes in providing Asian and Hispanic groceries to customers in North America. The platform allows users to shop for a wide range of products, including snacks, beverages, cosmetics, and health items, sourced from various countries such as China, Mexico, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam. Customers can access the service through a website or mobile apps available on iOS and Android. Weee! stands out from its competitors by offering free delivery and no additional fees, making it an attractive option for price-sensitive shoppers. The company focuses on sourcing high-quality and fresh products directly from suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing. Weee! aims to enhance the shopping experience with dedicated delivery and customer service teams, positioning itself for growth in the ethnic grocery market.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$863.9M

Headquarters

Fremont, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

31%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Weee!'s recent $425 million Series E funding led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 positions it for significant growth and market expansion.
  • The company's customer base is rapidly growing, with a 150% increase in monthly active users year over year, indicating strong market demand.
  • Partnerships with brands like Everyday People Coffee & Tea enhance product diversity and customer appeal.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of the e-grocery market is fierce, with giants like Amazon and Walmart potentially eroding Weee!'s market share.
  • Maintaining the promise of zero fees and free delivery could strain financial resources, especially as the company scales.

What makes Weee! unique

  • Weee! focuses exclusively on Asian and Hispanic groceries, a niche market underserved by major e-commerce giants like Amazon and Walmart.
  • The company offers zero fees and free delivery, a significant value proposition that sets it apart from competitors who often charge for these services.
  • By sourcing directly from suppliers in various countries, Weee! ensures high-quality and fresh products, maintaining competitive pricing.
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