Field Sales Representative - Christchurch

Company overview

JDE Peet’s is a global coffee and tea business built around premium brands and a strong local portfolio. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, serves roughly 4,400 cups of coffee or tea every second, and operates with more than 21,000 employees worldwide. Its growth strategy focuses on brand-led expansion across core brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, along with well-known New Zealand names including Moccona, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Jed’s and Ti Ora.

This is an opportunity to join a team that combines established brands, a coffee-led culture and a customer-focused sales environment.

Role summary

As a Field Sales Representative based in Christchurch, you will support a wide range of out-of-home customers across Christchurch and nearby areas, with occasional trips outside the region. The position suits someone who enjoys people, has a background in coffee or barista work, and wants to build a career in sales while working in a hands-on, customer-facing role.

What you will do

• Manage a portfolio of customers across Christchurch and surrounding locations on a day-to-day basis.
• Visit customer sites and carry out equipment checks on machines such as espresso machines, grinders and automatic coffee equipment.
• Use your barista knowledge to prepare coffee, demonstrate quality service and create a great experience for customers.
• Identify growth opportunities in your territory to lift revenue and profit, including potential new customers.
• Travel as needed, which may include some overnight stays.
• Plan and deliver training sessions to strengthen customer capability and engagement.
• Follow operating procedures and help maintain compliance across the customer base.
• Maintain clear communication, manage your time effectively and stay on top of your customer call cycle.

What the company is looking for

• Experience or knowledge in the coffee industry, plus barista experience, is highly valued.
• You should be comfortable meeting new people, building rapport and maintaining relationships.
• A genuine interest in learning sales skills and developing a career in the coffee and tea sector is important.
• You need to be confident, thoughtful and professional when working with customers and adapting to new situations.
• Prior business development experience would be an advantage.
• A full, clean driver’s licence is required, and the role involves being on the road for most of the working time.
• Applicants must already have unrestricted legal permission to work in New Zealand.

Benefits and extras

• Opportunity to work with premium brands including Hummingbird, Jed’s, Gravity, Moccona and L’OR.
• Company car provided with a petrol card.
• Competitive salary package with KiwiSaver contributions and a bonus opportunity.
• Medical insurance for you and your family.
• Life insurance and income protection paid by the company.
• Half a day off on your birthday.
• Free coffee and tea on site, plus quarterly staff parcels with a range of coffee and tea products.
• Supportive team environment with experienced, coffee-focused sales professionals.

Application notes

Applicants are encouraged to share a short cover note explaining why they want to join the team. Questions may be directed to the talent team by email, but applications are not accepted by email.

This role is intended for candidates who already have the right to work in New Zealand without restrictions.

About the employer

JDE Peet’s operates as part of Keurig Dr Pepper and serves customers in more than 100 markets worldwide. The business continues to invest in its leading coffee brands and selected local favourites as part of its long-term growth strategy.