Careers

Technology Specialist and Practice Leader

About Popcorn GTM

Popcorn GTM helps restaurant technology companies grow smarter and faster. Our work spans sales operations, brand marketing strategy, and technology partnership development, all tailored to the complex, fast-moving world of restaurant tech.

As we expand to support restaurant operators directly, we’re bringing on a senior leader who knows how to bridge the gap between innovation and operational reality.

The Role

We’re looking for a strategic operator who’s spent time in the trenches of restaurant operations, understands SaaS systems design, and sees the real-world potential of AI to drive efficiency and growth.

As Technology Practice Leader, you’ll lead client engagements focused on AI readiness, system interoperability, and operational enablement working with both restaurant brands and the platforms that serve them.

You’ll operate as a senior consultant under the Popcorn GTM banner (1099 structure), contributing not just to client delivery but also to our brand, IP, and go-to-market strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Lead consulting engagements focused on AI systems enablement, data architecture, and operational transformation for restaurants and tech vendors.
• Design frameworks for validating AI against real-world workflows (e.g., scheduling, retention, cost control).
• Map and optimize system integrations across POS, inventory, labor, payroll, engagement, and analytics platforms.
• Build operational playbooks for franchise and enterprise-scale rollouts.
• Shape Popcorn GTM’s thought leadership in restaurant systems and AI strategy through content, client tools, and strategic initiatives.

What You Bring

• 15+ years in restaurant ops, restaurant tech, or systems consulting
• Deep knowledge of systems architecture, AI validation, and cross-platform integrations
• Experience designing and leading change initiatives in operationally complex environments
• Strong executive presence and ability to lead client conversations from strategy to implementation
• Self-starter mindset with a bias toward action and clarity

What We Offer

• Flexibility to work on your terms (independent contractor model)
• Brand visibility: Popcorn GTM email, LinkedIn + website presence, team integration
• Strategic autonomy — you’ll help shape a growing practice, not just deliver within one
• A team that values intelligence, impact, and clarity over fluff

Interested?

We’re not looking for a résumé, we’re looking for the right mind.

If this sounds like you (or someone in your network), message us directly or connect on LinkedIn.

Summer Program 2025

Nope, it's not paid.

Are you a college student with a passion for Marketing, English, or Journalism? Want to spend your summer leveling up your skills, exploring the real world of brand storytelling, and being mentored by a seasoned creative pro? Then Popcorn’s Summer Mentorship Program might just be your jam.

This unpaid mentorship opportunity is designed for students looking to gain real experience, creative feedback, and professional guidance—without the pressure of a traditional internship. You’ll work side-by-side (virtually!) with our founder and principal consultant, contributing to actual client projects across the restaurant and tech space.