Full-Time
The Rounds
51-200 employees
Subscription service for sustainable household essentials
Compensation Overview
$22 - $29/hr
Entry, Junior
Washington, DC, USA
This position is onsite.
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- Results-oriented and passionate about achieving and exceeding personal and team goals
- Exceptionally organized and able to manage multiple competing priorities and thrive in a fast-moving startup environment
- A strong communicator with a natural ability to connect with people and build lasting relationships
- A natural seller who can demonstrate persuasive and consultative sales techniques
- A confident problem solver with the ability to identify challenges and solve them with creative solutions
- A team player with a ‘do-what-it-takes’ mentality, always willing to jump in and lead from the front
- Manage a portfolio of partnerships, building and developing relationships with key points of contact to drive company growth
- Be responsible for the health of each partnership; this includes growing and maintaining the number of monthly active Members, increasing order values from those Members, and rolling out other strategic projects as defined
- Conduct on-site activations aimed at new Member acquisition and existing Member revenue generation; this may include posting signage, leading events, and other strategic initiatives
- Identify and close high-potential new partnerships with multifamily apartment buildings and community partners
- Additional responsibilities to be determined as needed
- Passion for sustainability
- Diverse set of perspectives to imagine a greener future
The Rounds delivers sustainable household essentials through a subscription service. Customers pay a monthly fee to receive a selection of 120 eco-friendly products, including items for the home, pantry, and personal care. The products come in refillable packaging, which helps reduce waste by allowing empty containers to be picked up, cleaned, and reused. This zero-waste system eliminates single-use plastics and cardboard, making a positive impact on the environment. The Rounds partners with local businesses to source fresh products, ensuring that items like bread, coffee, and honey are delivered directly to customers. The company's goal is to provide convenience while promoting sustainability, appealing to individuals and families who want to minimize their environmental footprint.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$62M
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded
2019
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased consumer interest in zero-waste living boosts demand for The Rounds' services.
- The subscription box market's growth supports The Rounds' business model.
- Regulatory focus on reducing single-use plastics benefits The Rounds' reusable packaging solutions.
What critics are saying
- Competition from other eco-friendly delivery services may impact The Rounds' market share.
- Reliance on local suppliers poses risks if they face disruptions or fail to meet demand.
- Expansion into new markets may strain The Rounds' logistics and operational capabilities.
What makes The Rounds unique
- The Rounds offers a zero-waste delivery service with refillable packaging.
- They partner with local businesses for sourcing, supporting community and reducing carbon footprint.
- Their subscription model provides convenience with scheduled weekly refills of household essentials.
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Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 3%1 year growth
↓ -3%2 year growth
↓ -4%To minimize waste, The Rounds Co. partner with Dispatch Goods, which specializes in reusable alternatives to single-use packaging.
Arlington, Va.-based The Rounds, a sustainability firm focused on reusable packaging for deliveries, has closed a $24 million Series B round led by Chicago-based Moderne Ventures, with participation from New York's FJ Labs and existing investors.
The Rounds raises $24M in Series B funding.
The Rounds, the startup that delivers recurring grocery and household essentials in reusable packaging, announced on Monday its $24 million Series B The Rounds, the startup that delivers recurring grocery and household essentials in reusable packaging, secured $24 million.
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