The Café Etico is a local social enterprise and we are looking for an exceptional sales-marketing representative who can effectively represent our product.

This is a new position, which will run for a pilot period of 6 months, with strong potential for continuation based on the ability to meet sales targets and prove itself sustainable by securing new, long-term accounts.

We will be using a directed approach, targeting select sectors of the industry.

Compensation will consist of a generous salary + commission.

What we are looking for:

experience:

• proven & verifiable/demonstrable sales record

qualifications:

• education in sales & marketing

knowledge:

• detailed knowledge of coffee (especially ethical coffee - fair & direct trade, shade grown, organic)
• the local coffee market
• knowledgeable about local beverage services companies, catering companies, food services industry **with contacts & strong demonstrable existing relationships in the sector**
• social enterprise

attitude:

• you are inspired and enthusiastic about selling a great product
• extremely self-motivated
• passionate about ethical products & social justice
• ability to work independently & as part of a team
• you have an outstanding work ethic

other skills:

• excellent communication and presentation skills
• excellent customer service skills
• strong time management & organizational skills
• prospecting skills**
• CUPE 1004

Responsibilities:

• Increasing sales of roasted coffee to specific target markets
• Achieving sales targets
• Delivering exceptional customer service
• Acquiring and demonstrating excellent product knowledge (including all aspects of ethical business)
• Regularly updating coordinator as to progress, strategies, etc.
• Communicate with customers and potential customers via on-site visits, phone & email

About the position:

We are seeking a sales and marketing contractor – this means that you will primarily use a home-based office, your own cell phone and computer with internet.

A vehicle, valid driver’s license and valid car insurance is required.

The position is equivalent to one day per week (7.5hr); you will manage your time strategically according to what is appropriate for effectively communicating with customer leads and closing sales.

About us:

café etico is a small fairly traded organic coffee company that buys coffee directly from growers to ensure that their efforts are fairly compensated.

100% of café etico’s profits support Human Rights in Latin America via CoDevelopment Canada – the non-profit organization that owns us. We are the only Living Wage employer coffee company in Canada.

Please send resume and cover letter to etico@etico.ca. Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you to everyone who applies.