Field Sales Representative

We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focusing on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, alongside a collection of local Kiwi favourites such as Moccona, L’OR, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Jed’s, Ti Ora and more. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees.

Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!

If you are currently a main/head barista with a good skill set in roasting, coffee machinery, and training looking for a role to springboard you into an exciting sales career, our Field Sales Representative & Coffee Care Specialist position is an opportunity to explore.

In this role, you would travel between a number of our Out of Home customers (bars, restaurants, cafes, petrol stations, hotels, offices etc.) in the Christchurch Region and surrounding areas with some occasional out of town trips.

As a Field Sales Representative & Coffee Care Specialist you’d play a critical role in supporting our existing customers in a full-service style capacity. What does that mean?

• Day-to-day account management of a customer base spread across the Christchurch and surrounding areas
• Attending customer sites, implementing equipment checks on a variety of machines ranging from espresso machines and grinders to automatic equipment placed across a variety of segments including cafes, hotels, petrol stations, leisure and Health Care facilities
• Support with some valet work for our customers: the cleaning and maintenance of their coffee equipment
• Get behind the machine and wow our customers with your barista skills, sharing your knowledge and passion for the perfect cup
• Grow customer engagement and expertise by organising and hosting training sessions
• Monitor operating procedures to ensure compliance across our diverse customer base
• Work transparently with clear communication, managing your time and customer call cycle

We’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Head/Main Barista experience
• Coffee Machinery knowledge
• A real people person, you get along easily with new people and enjoy meeting many people
• A drive to learn and develop in sales, with an absolute passion for all things coffee and tea
• Strong literacy & numeric skills
• Confident and considerate in your approach to customers and new situations
• Previous business development experience is a bonus
• Full clean driver’s license and the willingness to be on the road the majority of your time
• Valid unrestricted work visa

Perks

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus opportunity
• Company Car + Fuel Card
• Enjoy half a day off on your birthday.
• Medical Insurance for you and your family.
• Income Protection and Life Insurance.
• Learning and development programs to support personal growth.
• Quarterly free staff boxes including a range of our coffee and tea brands, and access to discounted staff purchases.

If so, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise). If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, feel free to send an e-mail to NZ Talent ([email protected]). Short cover letters (in the Message section) outlining your motivation to join JDE Peet’s in this role are greatly appreciated.

Note: no applications are handled via e-mail.

We are currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ without restrictions. 

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.