Full-Time

Business Development Associate

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Weee!

Weee!

501-1,000 employees

Online marketplace for Asian and Hispanic groceries

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$53.5k - $63kAnnually

+ Bonus + Incentives

Entry, Junior

Bedford Park, IL, USA

Onsite presence required Monday to Friday in Hodgkins, IL.

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Customer focused with a sales driven mindset
  • Adapt to new situations quickly and think on your feet
  • Skilled at motivating potential partners to see the benefits Weee!’s local marketplace platform
  • Sales experience in a fast-paced or startup environment preferred
  • Bilingual proficiency in Chinese and English preferred, to effectively communicate with vendor communities.
Responsibilities
  • Research, establish relationships and engage with local restaurants and bakeries to enhance the local marketplace assortment.
  • Own and drive GMV growth in your region.
  • Identify business challenges, implement strategies to expand vendor partnerships, and grow revenue.
  • Continuously identify strategies to expand the vendor base and grow business revenue.
  • Collaborate with BD manager and vendors to develop effective promotions, and take initiatives on operational improvements.
  • Guide vendors in ensuring product listing accuracy on Weee’s platform
  • Gather feedback from vendors and effectively communicate to the BD manager, technology, product, and customer service teams to improve the platform and address concerns.
  • Partner with the marketing team to create compelling promotional banners and content.
  • Partner with the local operations team to ensure smooth daily activities.

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 variety of products, including snacks, beverages, cosmetics, and health items, sourced from countries like 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!'s goal is to serve the growing multicultural population by providing authentic grocery options and enhancing the shopping experience with dedicated delivery and customer service teams.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$812.3M

Headquarters

Fremont, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

36%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Weee! raised $425M in Series E funding, led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2.
  • The rise of social commerce platforms can enhance Weee!'s marketing strategies.
  • Increased interest in sustainable packaging offers Weee! a chance to differentiate.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from niche eGrocery startups like The Rounds could erode market share.
  • Large players like Walmart and Amazon entering the ethnic grocery segment pose threats.
  • Rapid growth of California agrifoodtech startups may increase competition for investment.

What makes Weee! unique

  • Weee! offers zero fees and free delivery, attracting price-sensitive customers.
  • The platform specializes in Asian and Hispanic groceries, catering to multicultural communities.
  • Weee! sources products directly from suppliers, ensuring high-quality and fresh offerings.

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