Sales & Business Development Officer

Sales & Business Development Officer  Somerset Coffee is looking to recruit a Sales & Business Development Officer who possess the same vibe we dance to. As a Somerset Sales & Coffee Business Development Officer, you will be a frontline advocate to protect and expand our brand through excellent customer service, whilst proactively seeking out new café partners and growing our brand presence within your territory. You will be the go-to person for our current wholesale cafe partners within the Toowoomba region and greater areas, including a few regional customers. Can't look pass the free coffee perk either.. 👀 

Responsibilities & Skills  

• Confidence to act on sales leads and to walk in the door to introduce the business to commercial prospects (training will be provided) 
• Both a passion for coffee alongside experience working with coffee. The passion to pursue a career within the coffee industry 
• Confidence to build sales with existing clients (farming) 
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  Strong troubleshooting skills, barista skills, coffee knowledge and knowledge on coffee equipment.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of wholesale clients and opinions. - Good knowledge on different types of Coffee Equipment (coffee machines/grinders) is desired but not essential - ongoing equipment training will be provided 
• Being flexible to spend days in all departments (when the need arises)
• Positive attitude and proactive about building and maintaining customer relationships. 
• Ability to work full-time and be flexible with early starts/late finishes in line with work coming.  Willingness to travel to regional QLD as part of the Brisbane greater & regional territory and stay overnight if required.
• A driver’s license is essential as a work vehicle will be provided for during the day

Applicants with Sales and Business Development background in other or similar or industries are still encouraged to apply! 

Perks:

• Competitive salary with a generous commission 
• Opportunities to attend National industry related events 
• A full-time permanent contract.
• Support, training, and an onboarding program.
• A wealth of knowledge of coffee to tap into and a shared love for coffee.
• A fully maintained company vehicle with petrol card, a mobile phone, and a laptop.
• Delicious coffee on-site 
• Career opportunities: grow your career in coffee within our growing company 
• Being part of an enthusiastic and supportive team

Looking forward 

Looking forward, our successful candidate would grow professionally and develop their skills within the Gatton branch in customer management, branch operations, and general support to the Branch General Manager. Confidence working and leading other branch team members to maximise every opportunity available to the Gatton Branch in all objectives of the day-to-day operations.