We are looking for a marketing or business degree student (going into their third year) or recent graduate looking to gain some hands‑on experience in front‑facing sales.
Who we are
Kindred Forest is an award‑winning speciality ingredients brand (2025 Great Taste 2 & ICA Gold) focused on sourcing single‑origin forest products that drive conservation initiatives, combat deforestation, and support local economies. As a brand, our commitment isfirst and foremostto the environment and to the people behind the harvest. We work directly with farmers and payequitableprices, which not only ensure that regenerative farming practices are prioritised, but also fundamentally improve local livelihoods.
Our range features premium single‑origin drinking chocolate from Colombia, wild‑harvested Bolivian cacao chocolate bars, wildlife-friendly certified green bean coffee, and organicArengaforest sugar fromtheforestsof Indonesia.
Our mission is to provide roasters, cafes, restaurants, and retail shops with premium products thatdon’tcompromise on sustainability. We believethatwhen ingredients are grown in healthy, biodiverse soil, the quality and flavour significantly improve.
About the role:
This is a front‑facing, outreach‑driven role focused on expanding our product into local cafes, restaurants, health food shops, yoga studios, boutique retailers,ext. Your primary goal will be to pitch our products to prospective accounts and collaborate with our marketing and research specialist to manage and drive prospects through our sales pipeline.
At the moment,this direct outreach is critical for our brand, so this will be your primary focus.However, depending on your performance, thereis an opportunity for this role to develop into a more permanent sales role. This would involve backend strategy, CRM management,assistingat trade shows and helping host pop‑up events.
Detail andstructure:
- Duration:Initial 3-month contract (probationary period), with the opportunity to extend for another 3 months based on performance.
- Compensation:Commission-based - 10% of final sale
- Time Commitment:Flexible schedule with an expected minimum of 15 hours per week.
- Activity Expectations:Visiting and pitching to at least 20 new establishments per week.
About you
We are looking for an ambitious, self‑motivated, and goal‑oriented individual to drive our in‑person sales and local brand presence.
WhatWe’reLooking For:
- Sales Drive:Prior sales or outreach experience is preferred, butstrong communicationskills, confidence, and interpersonal skills are most important
- Industry Interest:A solid understanding of (or keen interest in) the specialty coffee scene, food, agriculture, and artisanal ingredients.
- Shared Values:A genuine passion for sustainability, regenerative practices, and environmental impact.
Requirementsand Qualifications:
- Education:Final-year undergraduate student (entering 3rd year) in Marketing, Business, or a related field—recent graduates preferred.
- Communication:Exceptional interpersonal, pitching, and relationship‑building skills.
- Organisation:Basic familiarity with CRM tools (like Pipedrive) or a strong willingness to learn pipeline tracking.
Application & Hiring Process
Our hiring process consists of three rounds:
Round 2: Pitch Video & Strategy
If selected from theinitialcover letter review,we’llsend you a comprehensive breakdown of our company and product line.We’llask you to film a short video pitching our products and outlining yourinitialoutreach strategy.
Round 3: Final Interview
After reviewing the video submissions,we’llhost a final interview to get to know you better, discuss the role in more detail, and answer any questions you have.
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