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Job Title: Founding Growth & Revenue Lead

Company: Faida Foods

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid/Remote Considered)

Founded in 2023 Austin, Texas, Faida Foods is your portal to authentic African-inspired flavors—reimagined with a fresh, modern twist. We serve everyone from fitness fanatics and college students to busy parents and health-conscious foodies who refuse to sacrifice taste for convenience.

After securing family-and-friends angel investment last year, we’re scaling our production capacity and heading into a pre-seed round with a couple of term sheets on the table. Our mission is to make African foods and flavors more accessible to people everywhere.

• Equity-Based Role : As an early-stage team member , you’ll receive equity compensation to start. Salary will be discussed post-fundraising
• High-Growth Environment : Be part of shaping our footprint from the ground up; ramping up distribution, forging partnerships, and innovating our product lines.
• Impactful Mission : Influence how the world experiences African cuisine by bringing bold, healthy, and delicious offerings to a broader audience.
  

As our Founding Growth & Revenue Lead , you will drive top-line growth by developing and executing strategic go-to-market plans. From forging key retail and digital partnerships to implementing data-driven marketing campaigns, you will be instrumental in scaling our reach.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Strategy : Identify and prioritize new market segments, channels, and partnership opportunities.
• Revenue Growth : Develop sales forecasts, set revenue targets, and build scalable processes to meet and exceed goals.
• Brand Positioning : Collaborate with product, design, and marketing teams to shape a compelling brand voice.
• Partnerships & Distribution : Cultivate relationships with retailers, e-commerce platforms, and other strategic partners.
• Data & Insights : Implement analytics tools to track performance and inform product and marketing decisions.
• Embody entrepreneur mindset : Step into broader roles beyond growth and revenue from operational problem-solving to fundraising support and daily challenges—to ensure Faida Foods thrives.
  

• 3+ years in growth marketing, revenue generation, or business development—ideally at an early-stage or high-growth startup (CPG or food/beverage industry is a plus).
• Track Record of Partnerships : Experience driving distribution deals, retail relationships, and/or e-commerce expansion.
• Data-Driven Mindset : Familiarity with analytics platforms; comfortable using KPIs and iterative testing to optimize results.
• Strategic Thinking : Ability to develop and execute revenue strategies that align with company milestones and fundraising timelines.
• Excellent Communication : Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills; able to present data and concepts clearly.

• Food Industry Passion : Genuine interest in African cuisine or global flavors, prior exposure to the diaspora community is a plus.
• Digital Marketing Expertise : Hands-on experience with social media advertising, influencer marketing, or e-commerce tools (e.g., Shopify, Amazon).
• Team Leadership : Experience building or managing small teams (interns, contractors, or junior associates).
• Operational Insight : Familiarity with supply chain, packaging, or fulfillment processes for food products.
  

If you’re hungry for a challenge and excited to bring African-inspired flavors to the world, we’d love to meet you! Please send your resume and a brief statement on why you’re the ideal fit to hello@faidafoods.com

Join Faida Foods and help us redefine the world’s taste buds!

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