Founding Market Builder

Founding Market Builder (NYC) – Retail Launch Team | Premium Food Brand

About the Role

We’re not hiring interns.
We’re building the first retail footprint of a premium chocolate brand in New York.

Le Chocolat des Iles produces true two-ingredient chocolate (cacao + sugar), built from an origin-controlled supply chain developed over nearly a decade.

The product is built. The supply chain is built.
Now we are activating the market.

This role is for people who want to build something from zero — not sit behind a desk.

What You’ll Do

• Walk into specialty stores, markets, and retailers across NYC
• Introduce and pitch a premium product to store managers
• Build relationships and open new retail accounts
• Gather real-time feedback from the market
• Help shape how the brand grows in the real world

👉 This is real sales — not theoretical.

Who This Is For

We are looking for people who:

• Are comfortable talking to strangers
• Can handle rejection and keep going
• Prefer action over sitting behind a screen
• Want real-world experience building something
• Have worked in restaurants, sales, sports, or fast-paced environments

You do not need prior sales experience.

You do need:

energy, resilience, and willingness to step outside your comfort zone

What You Get

• Hands-on experience building a brand in-market
• Direct exposure to retail sales and business development
• Performance-based upside (commission / bonuses tied to results)
• A path to leadership as we expand (early team = early responsibility)

👉 Strong performers will take on territory ownership and team leadership roles

Why This Role Is Different

Most internships:

• Teach theory
• Keep you on the sidelines

This role:

• Puts you in front of real customers
• Gives you responsibility from day one
• Lets you see the direct impact of your work

Location

New York Metro (field-based)

How to Apply

Along with your application, answer this:

“You walk into a store in NYC. You have 60 seconds to convince the manager to try a new chocolate brand. What do you say?”