Business Development Manager

Business Development and Marketing Manager Avo is the destination for seasonal, scratch-made salads and bowls. We’re united by our mission to create comfort through healthy meals, and believe that when you eat well, you can do better for yourself, your community, and the world. We are looking for a full-time Business Development Manager to drive our growth in New York. This person will be responsible for supporting several channels of the business, including catering sales, local marketing and outreach, analyzing performance trends, CRM and customer service. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong organizational and project management skills, a desire to see projects through, and the ability to juggle multiple timelines and tasks at once. This person will collaborate closely with company founders and interface with in-store teams and restaurant managers. We're looking for a strong entrepreneurial drive and willingness to go the extra mile to improve the status quo. Responsibilities include Oversee catering business: client acquisition, inbound order management, internal scheduling, coordinating menu, logistics, and payments with clients, devising execution plan with operations team, post-event follow-ups Coordinate with in-store team for execution and logistics of catering orders + troubleshoot as necessary Research both local business hubs and potential catering clients, drive outreach, in-person community activations, and catering sales Keep clear records on catering sales, corporate clients, and area contacts, re-engage lapsed guests periodically, and refresh cold leads with business updates Create ai-powered systems to accelerate task management and boost day-to-day productivity Work with web/app ordering partners to oversee correct app functioning and plan marketing engagement activities through loyalty program Oversee company’s presence on third party platforms to ensure correct menu functioning and logistics Support with overall marketing efforts, coordinating social media strategy, content creation and newsletters Manage communication strategy, with particular focus on content creation and coordinating marketing internships Support with new store openings marketing efforts, including obtaining all printed and digital assets, engaging with local community What you'll get: Salary range: $70,000-100,000 plus bonus Complimentary daily Avo lunch Exposure to a seed-stage startup environment, with daily collaboration with company leaders, founders, and execs Hands-on education in the restaurant industry, corporate marketing, and comms strategy A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have each others’ back A clear career path with development opportunities, both personally and professionally PTO Health insurance co-pay Free Avo swag, including t-shirts, caps, pins, and more The position is in-person and the candidate will work between our restaurants in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Here at Avo, 5 core values embody our culture, spirit and dedication to doing what’s right. They keep us aligned, influence how we lead, and help us make decisions about everything from the food we serve to the impact we make on our people. And they’re the lens through which you’ll build a successful business. Honesty & Integrity. Do the right thing when nobody's watching Quality. Great people make an incredible team. That's why we're not afraid to invest in the best Comfort. We strive to make lasting connections with every interaction Next Gen. Think long term and the right decisions will come naturally AvoGoodTime. A healthy lifestyle is easier when it comes from a place of laughter and fun!