Sales & Strategic Growth Partner

Location: Remote / Northern NJ

Type: Part-Time/Commission or Equity-Based, with potential for future full-time role

About Us:

Rising Kitchens is a mission-driven startup that opens doors for hidden talent, beginning with the culinary space and with the vision to expand into other areas. Our goal is to create pathways for hidden talent to shine, first in food and potentially in new, diverse industries. We’ve already created positive community impact by connecting chefs with opportunities, and now we’re ready to amplify these results and explore new horizons.

Role Overview:

We’re seeking an entrepreneurial, mission-aligned Sales & Strategic Growth Partner to join Rising Kitchens in our early stages. You’ll work closely with our founder to lead the charge on customer acquisition, partnership growth, and overall strategy, allowing our team to focus on nurturing and developing talent. This role combines hands-on sales leadership with the opportunity to shape Rising Kitchens’ trajectory as we grow beyond the culinary world.

Responsibilities:

• Drive sales growth through strategic outreach, focusing on securing larger, recurring contracts that align with our mission.

• Collaborate with the founder to refine customer acquisition processes and streamline sales funnels.

• Build and maintain partnerships with companies, community organizations, and other industry stakeholders.

• Serve as a thought partner on business strategy, continuously innovating ways to expand our reach and impact across new industries.

What We’re Looking For:

• Mission Alignment: Passionate about social impact, particularly in empowering hidden talent in any field where there is untapped potential.

• Sales Expertise: A proven track record in sales, business development, or partnership management, ideally in a mission-driven or startup environment.

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Self-motivated and proactive, comfortable working with ambiguity in an early-stage startup.

• Relationship Builder: Strong networking and relationship-building skills with a talent for closing deals that align with our values.

Compensation:

We understand this is an unconventional role and are open to discussing creative compensation packages that are 100% commission or equity-based.

• Commission-Based: Earn based on sales closed, with the potential for more substantial compensation as we grow.

• Equity-Based: Ownership in Rising Kitchens, giving you a long-term stake in our success.

Why Join Us?

Joining Rising Kitchens means being part of a mission that’s about more than profit—it’s about creating opportunities. If you’re driven by both purpose and profit, and are ready to shape the future of an emerging social venture that will evolve well beyond its culinary roots, we’d love to meet you!

To apply, email your Letter of Interest and resume.