Account Executive | Chicago, IL

The Opportunity

We are hiring a true hunter to win the Chicago restaurant market.

Popmenu powers 14,000+ restaurants with technology that drives real revenue. Our product delivers clear ROI quickly, leading to short sales cycles and frequent wins. This is a high‑activity, outbound‑heavy territory role. If you love the chase, move fast, and close often, you will thrive here.

Popmenu is a fast‑growing, venture‑backed SaaS company transforming the restaurant industry. We started with our patented dynamic menu technology, unlocking the power of the menu as a marketing tool. We partner with restaurants to help them win and empower owners and operators to succeed long into the future. We hire exceptionally bright, motivated people who are passionate about helping great restaurants reach their full potential.

Buyer: SMB restaurant owners and multi‑location operators.

Sales cycle:
Typically under 30 days, often faster.

Environment:
High‑velocity, outbound‑driven, door‑pulling encouraged. You will sell directly to decision‑makers focused on revenue, guest experience, and long‑term growth. Popmenu is a revenue‑driving platform, not a nice‑to‑have.

• Own and build the Chicago territory (must live within 15 miles of Chicago city center).
• Prospect daily through calls, email, in‑person visits, networking, and industry events.
• Run compelling, high‑energy demos that clearly articulate ROI.
• Create urgency and close consistently in a short sales cycle.
• Develop deep knowledge of the Chicago restaurant landscape.
• Become a recognized name in the restaurant community.
• Partner with your regional team to refine messaging, share best practices, and drive market strategy.
• Protect the brand by selling with integrity—no over‑promising, no heavy discounting, no poor‑fit deals.

• Proven hunter with strong outbound success.
• Experience selling to SMB decision‑makers.
• Comfortable operating in short sales cycles under 30 days.
• Competitive, resilient, and motivated.
• Energized by high activity and high‑volume environments.
• Skilled in prospecting, lead generation, and closing.
• Confident delivering strong product demos and articulating long‑term ROI.
• Highly organized and effective at managing your time.
• Relationship‑driven, understanding hospitality is a small world.
• Must have reliable transportation and be comfortable traveling throughout the territory multiple times a week.
• Must live within 15 miles of Chicago city center.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

• Restaurant experience or SaaS experience in restaurant tech.

• Base: $75,000 to $85,000
• OTE: $150,000+
• 50% base / 50% commission
• Uncapped earnings

• Genuine core values with quarterly peer recognition through our Super Booms.
• Giving back with company donations to causes chosen by team members.
• Visible growth and development in a scaling SaaS company.
• Company ownership with meaningful equity for every employee.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and Wagmo Wellness Plan for your pets.

If you are ready to own Chicago, build something meaningful, and get paid for performance, we would love to meet you.