We are hiring!
Coffee Sales Representative
ECOTIERRA is a unique, holistic, sustainable agroforestry project developer & operator. Its mission is to work with small farmers to responsibly use land to accelerate communities’ sustainable development, thereby tackling climate change and land degradation.
Counting on a team of 25 professionals in 4 countries (Canada, Peru, Colombia and Ivory Coast), ECOTIERRA gathers recognized expertise in:
Project management
Understanding small producers’ challenges and identify solutions
Sustainable agroforestry
Impact finance
Carbon project
IT sustainable reporting
Market access
ECOTIERRA currently have 2 projects in operations in Peru and Colombia with a group of collective organizations of coffee producers.
To oversee the sales of these two origin projects, ECOTIERRA developed a commercial umbrella called ElevaFinca. Under the approach of a new sustainable supply model based on the producer, this brand has for objective to market the commodities produced within the projects.
Job Title:
Coffee Sales Representative
Responsabilities
Develop a strategic plan to generate a strong pipeline to reach sales objectives,
Develop and maintain actual clients,
Make proactive calls with clients on a weekly basis,
Evaluate and understand needs of potential clients,
Manage prospects and clients’ relationships through our CRM tool,
Maintain a high-level presence in the market, transforming a sales relationship into long-term partnerships,
Follow up on requests, bids and orders,
Represent ECOTIERRA and its affiliates with commercial stakeholders in the territory (ECOTIERRA or its affiliates operating as an exporter contracted by the projects’ farming partners),
Contribute to ECOTIERRA’s commodity sales strategy and communications.
Studies
Degree and/or Bachelor in Foreign Trade, International Business, Administration, Economics and/or related (NOT EXCLUDING).
Necessary Competencies:
4 years+ of experience in sales development/ purchasing of food commodities (green coffee in preference),
Experience in working with collective organizations of small producers,
Knowledge of the food commodity supply chain (import-export),
Communication skills (English, French and/or Spanish in preference),
Goal-oriented and persistent,
Leadership skills, team-worker and autonomy,
Alignment with ECOTIERRA and its field partners' mission and values.
Workplace
Head Office in Sherbrooke – Canada
Retainer and expenses
• Base salary plus commissions
• Representation expenses to be budgeted and committed in agreement with the hierarchy.
• Full time and exclusive.
How to Apply for the Position
Send to info@ecotierra.co , with a copy to e.camizan@ecotierra.co before January 22, 2021:
Resume (CV),
Letter of introduction and motivation,
Indicate in the title of the message the post you are applying for,
Indicate clearly in your attached documents your surname and first name.
Start date
• February 1st, 2021 or earlier if available.
