Coffee Sales Specialist

Joyride Coffee Distributors, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles' premiere specialty coffee distributor and cold brew producer, is seeking a highly motivated, responsible candidate for a coffee sales specialist role in the company’s New York office. Candidates will work directly under the VP of Sales to expand Joyride's client base through personal outreach, as well as by on-boarding inbound inquiries.

Joyride Coffee was founded in 2011 by three brothers with a love for coffee. While serving Stumptown on the streets of New York, the brothers noticed a gap in the market for quality office coffee and began delivering directly to the office. Today, Joyride delivers roasted-to-order beans, cold brew kegs, and premium teas, along with cafe-quality equipment, to offices and cafes throughout the Greater New York City and San Francisco areas. Joyride can be found in the offices of Twitter, Uber, Warby Parker, and Etsy, and has been featured on CNBC, Business Insider, and Bloomberg News.

Joyride is a young, small, rapidly-growing company that operates at a fast pace. As we develop, Joyriders are expected to be flexible, to help out where and when needed, and to take on new and more responsibilities. We’re looking for someone who is willing to speak up and propose solutions when problems arise, who is proactive and who hopes to grow with the company. Joyride has seen enormous success over the past several years, and this is an invaluable opportunity to work for a company as it expands.

Responsibilities:

• Expanding Joyride's customer base via personal outreach
• On-boarding customers who write in to set up accounts
• Managing accounts through the entire sales cycle
• Hosting coffee tastings and meetings with potential customers
• Continuing to develop your understanding of coffee from sourcing and growth to roasting and brewing
• Staying familiar with all of Joyride's coffee and kegged offerings
• Working in compliance with Joyride's sales policies and initiatives

Requirements:

• Previous experience in the food and beverage industry or previous sales experience 
• Bachelor's degree or higher

Qualifications:

• A willingness to learn, jump in and help the team, and think outside the box
• Excellent interpersonal skills, punctuality and ability to present oneself in a professional environment
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail
• A love for coffee, dogs and great office culture is a plus

Interested parties must provide a resume and two professional references to be considered for this opportunity. A brief cover letter is mandatory.   

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.