Chief of Staff

Little Leaf Farms (“LLF”) is the #1 indoor leafy greens brand in the USA. We utilize high-tech greenhouses and extensive automation to deliver locally-grown lettuce year round that tastes better, lasts longer, and is better for the environment. We are vertically-integrated, and as such our business model includes the design, construction, and operations of “farms of the future”, while simultaneously implementing a multi-channel commercial strategy and building a national CPG brand.

Our country’s leafy greens supply chain is facing many challenges:

• >95% of all leafy greens are grown on the West Coast and shipped thousands of miles across the country, which generates significant food miles and increases food waste across the value chain
• There are material water availability issues in those growing regions due to drying aquifers and dropping river levels
• Outdoor growing can increase occurrences of food safety issues, as shown with the many E.Coli outbreaks (and other pathogens) emerging in West Coast lettuce production over the last 5 years

Little Leaf delivers a fresher, higher-quality product that reduces food miles, food waste, and the burden on fragile West Coast water systems, while creating a more resilient food system.

Little Leaf was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Greater Boston, with facilities located in MA, PA, and additional sites coming soon. Our customers include almost every major retailer in the Northeast along with over 1,000 restaurants. We are entering an exciting stage of growth. We grew our sales 85% in 2023 to ~$100M with ~50% national market share. We have raised significant capital from blue-chip investors to support further nationwide expansion and accelerate our growth. In contrast to many businesses in our industry, we are profitable and generate cash flow to fund our expansion.

Position Overview:

Little Leaf is looking for an exceptionally talented individual as Chief of Staff to the CEO / Founder, Paul Sellew. A perfect candidate would be a strategic, analytical thinker who is excited by the opportunity to work across functions and projects. There is significant career progression available as we view this role as a “jumping off point” to other high-impact positions within the organization. Additionally, this direct exposure to our CEO/Founder, and other executives, at this pivotal scale-up phase of growth would be a great learning experience for individuals considering entrepreneurship in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Execution: Assist in setting goals and driving the execution across the organization
• Operational Efficiency: Help optimize current processes through organization
• Communication: Serve as a liaison between leadership members and assist with investor communication
• Meeting Preparation & Follow-Up: Prepare for meetings and follow up on key action points that arise
• Project Management: Oversee special projects and ensure they are completed on time and within scope.
• Mentorship & Team Building: Develop relationships with staff at all levels, fostering a positive culture and promoting professional development.
• Data Analysis and Financial Modeling: Provide analysis, insights, and financial modeling for decision-making purposes across sales, marketing, finance, and operations

Ideal Candidate Characteristics:

• 4-6 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, venture-backed startups, or consulting is preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to gather and synthesize complex information, identify insights, and develop actionable recommendations
• General curiosity in our technology and business-building
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while staying organized and retain details
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Passionate about Little Leaf’s sustainability mission (reduce food miles, use less water, reduce food waste)

We are open to a hybrid work arrangement but expect 3 days a week on-site and flexibility for moderate business travel.

Competitive salary (based on experience and qualifications) and benefits including healthcare and free lettuce! Offers also include stock options for meaningful ownership in the company and alignment with the long-term success of Little Leaf.

If interested to learn more, please reach out to Jed Sekaran at jed.sekaran@littleleaffarms.com