Required Skills & Qualifications
Professional fluency in
English and Spanish
.
Strong knowledge and understanding of the
South American specialty coffee industry
.
Knowledge of boutique coffee plantations and coffee-producing regions in
Colombia
.
Strong business development, negotiation, networking, and relationship-management skills.
Commercially minded with the ability to identify and convert new business opportunities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable working independently and across international markets.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to
Colombia, Brazil, and Panama
.
Passion for specialty coffee and an interest in developing long-term relationships with coffee producers.
Experience in coffee, agriculture, food & beverage, commodities, or international trade would be highly advantageous.
Languages
English:
Professional working proficiency
Spanish:
Professional working proficiency
Travel Requirements
This is an international business development role with regular travel to
Colombia, Brazil, and Panama
, including visits to coffee plantations, producers, suppliers, trade events, and prospective business partners.
Availability
Immediate availability to start work is preferred.