Associate Director, Special Projects (Good Chop)

Good Chop is passionate about delivering high-quality, locally-sourced meats and seafood directly to our customers' doors. We’re looking for an Associate Director, Special Projects to join our leadership team. This role is designed for a strategic, entrepreneurial, and execution-driven leader who will identify and drive Good Chop’s most important growth and optimization opportunities. You’ll work cross-functionally to shape new initiatives, test new channels, and unlock efficiencies that have a material impact on the business, across all functions (customer care, logistics, marketing, operations, etc.) If you thrive in ambiguity, enjoy tackling complex problems, and have a track record of delivering measurable results, this role is for you. 

You Will…

• Identify, evaluate, and lead high-impact opportunities across the business.
• Design and execute tests across functions, assessing scalability and ROI potential of initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to define and prioritize strategic initiatives that accelerate Good Chop’s trajectory.
• Own end-to-end project execution, from business case development to cross-functional alignment and delivery.
• Build frameworks and models to size opportunities, assess risks, and measure results.
• Translate insights into actionable recommendations for the leadership team, with clear roadmaps and KPIs.
• Foster collaboration across functions (marketing, operations, product, and finance teams) to ensure successful execution of initiatives.
• Drive a culture of experimentation, innovation, and continuous improvement within Good Chop.

You Are…

• A strategic thinker who is comfortable moving between high-level vision and hands-on execution.
• Entrepreneurial and resourceful, with a bias toward action and problem-solving.
• Data-driven, able to deep dive into large databases, analyze results, find insights, quickly build models, and make decisions grounded in evidence.
• A natural collaborator and communicator, able to align diverse stakeholders and influence without authority.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and tackling open-ended challenges.
• Passionate about building and scaling new ideas that drive tangible business results.

You Have…

• BA/BS degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in strategy, growth, consulting, or general management; ideally with exposure to DTC, e-commerce, or consumer brands; experience in subscription businesses is a plus
• Proven track record of identifying, leading, and scaling high-impact projects.
• Strong analytical toolkit (Excel/Google Sheets, SQL/BI).
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to present to senior leadership.
• Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, product, operations, and finance teams.
• Comfort with ambiguity, and demonstrated ability to take ownership and deliver results in dynamic settings.

You’Ll Get…

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

 New York Pay Range$168,000—$195,000 USD