Attesa Coffee is a start-up specialty green coffee sourcing and distribution company headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. We work directly with producers at the origin to bring our customers (specialty coffee roasters) high-quality coffees safely, on time, and consistently with the use of efficient digital frameworks. We believe in traceability through the chain and are highly committed to transparency towards all our stakeholders.We are looking for a performance-driven individual with a strong passion for coffee to join our team as a Business Development Associate.TasksDevelop and maintain relationships with green coffee providers such as specialty coffee producers / farmers, coffee cooperatives, exporters in South and Central AmericaFurther develop relationships with green coffee providers in South and Central AmericaCommunicate with coffee providers to obtain specific coffee traceability information such as coffee information, farm information, farm pictures, etc. in an organized mannerConduct market research on specialty coffee producers, and origins, as well as gather information about coffee eventsCommunicate with management and sales team on coffee information and farm detailsAssist logistics team in managing transport / freight related communication to ensure shipments are moved in a timeline mannerPrepare and translate marketing materials for external communications with partnersResponsible for launching sales related communication material, and efficiently following up on information in the CRM to optimize.Assist in preparation of offerlists and other related commercial documents related to coffee sourcing process Travel to coffee origins / farms in South and Central America to build sourcing networkRequirementsPrior experience / knowledge / understanding in specialty coffeeFluent in both spoken and written English and Spanish is requiredProficient with Microsoft Excel and CanvaAbility / preference to work in a dynamic / entrepreneurial environmentWillingness to learn and develop a career in the Coffee IndustryTeam player/problem solver, resourceful in creating solutionsLaptop / Computer; consistent, fast internet connectionMust be based in ColombiaNice to Have:Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Business, Marketing, Communication or similarBig ideas and persistent curiosity is a good extraBenefitsWork in an entrepreneurial and ownership driven environmentCore knowledge and workings of the agricultural distribution industryOpportunity to grow within a young and dynamic international teamAttesa Coffee is a specialty green coffee importer based in Amsterdam. We work closely with trusted farmers and producing partners at origin to ensure reliable, consistent & transparent sourcing.We only source high quality coffees, with a strong focus on traceability and long-term partnerships. We also offer organic certified green beans from various origins. Our coffees are tested by certified Q-graders initially at source and finally in Amsterdam. Most of our coffees score between 83 - 90 points on the SCAA scale.Our coffee is imported to Rotterdam and safely stored at our partner warehouse, from where we facilitate swift delivery across the entire EU. This highly efficient logistics process ensures that coffee is always delivered to the doorstep on time and allows us to meet the requirements and expectations of our customers - specialty roasters.