Growth & Sales Contractor for Christian Coffee Brand (Lead Generation, Partnerships & E-com Sales)
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Growth Sales Contractor | Business Development & Strategic Partnerships (Commission + Performance Bonuses) Help Build One of America’s Fastest Growing Faith-Based Specialty Coffee Brands We’re looking for ONE exceptional Growth Sales Contractor who knows how to create revenue—not just complete tasks. This is not an administrative position. This is not a virtual assistant role. Your mission is simple: Generate new customers, new wholesale accounts, and strategic partnerships that drive meaningful revenue for Elo Coffee Co. If you love building relationships, opening doors, closing deals, and creating growth from scratch, we’d love to meet you. This role has the opportunity to become a long-term leadership position as our company grows. ⸻ About Elo Coffee Co. Elo Coffee Co. is a premium specialty coffee company built on two commitments: Exceptional Coffee. Meaningful Impact. We source premium coffees from around the world while donating 10% of profits to organizations fighting addiction, human trafficking, hunger, and supporting missions. We’re launching nationally and building something much bigger than another coffee company. ⸻ Your Mission Your job is to create revenue. That includes finding opportunities, building relationships, opening doors, and helping convert those relationships into long-term customers. Success is measured by business growth—not simply activity. ⸻ Primary Responsibilities Wholesale Sales * Prospect new wholesale customers * Churches * Retail stores * Coffee shops * Gift shops * Corporate offices * Ministries * Schools * Nonprofits * Hospitality businesses Business Development Identify and pursue organizations that could become long-term customers. Schedule meetings. Present opportunities. Follow up until deals close. ⸻ Strategic Partnerships Develop relationships with organizations that can dramatically expand our reach, including: * Christian artists * Christian bands * Christian speakers * Authors * Podcasters * Influencers * Conferences * Ministries * Denominations * Large churches * Event organizers Examples include: * Coffee sponsorships * Podcast sponsorships * Conference partnerships * Green room coffee * VIP gift bags * Co-branded coffee blends * Affiliate partnerships * Fundraising partnerships * Corporate gifting * Ambassador programs ⸻ Outbound Sales * Cold email * Cold calling * LinkedIn outreach * Networking * Referral generation * Appointment setting ⸻ Pipeline Management Maintain CRM Track opportunities Weekly reporting Recommend new growth opportunities ⸻ Success Metrics (90 Days) We’re hiring based on results. Target KPIs include: * 100+ qualified prospects added weekly * 200+ outbound emails weekly * 50+ outbound calls weekly * 20+ meaningful conversations weekly * 10 qualified meetings booked monthly * 5+ active wholesale opportunities in pipeline * 2–5 new wholesale customers monthly * Multiple strategic partnership conversations underway * Website sales generated from outreach efforts * Consistent CRM updates To confirm you’ve read this entire job posting, start your proposal with the words: “Growth Never Sleeps. ⸻ Ideal Experience We’re looking for someone with experience in: * B2B Sales * Business Development * Lead Generation * Cold Email * Cold Calling * LinkedIn Sales * Strategic Partnerships * Sponsorship Sales * Affiliate Partnerships * CRM Management Bonus points if you’ve worked with: * Churches * Christian organizations * Conferences * Podcasts * Influencers * Coffee * Food & Beverage * Consumer Products (CPG) ⸻ Compensation We’re a startup, so we’re looking for someone excited to grow alongside us. Compensation includes: * Monthly base retainer (based on experience and hours) * Performance bonuses * Commission on new wholesale business * Additional commission opportunities on larger strategic partnerships For large wholesale accounts, commissions may be paid over time as customer orders are fulfilled and revenue is received. We want compensation to reflect long-term customer success, not just the initial sale. If you’re the right person and consistently generate results, this role has the opportunity to become a permanent leadership position. ⸻ Who Will Thrive Here You should apply if you: * Love hunting for new business * Enjoy opening doors others can’t * Aren’t afraid of cold outreach * Think creatively about partnerships * Can build trust quickly * Are self-motivated * Care about results * Want to help build something meaningful from the ground up ⸻ How We’ll Measure Success Your success won’t be measured by how many emails you send or calls you make. It will be measured by one thing: Revenue generated. We value creativity, initiative, and relationship building—but ultimately we’re looking for someone who can help grow sales through wholesale accounts, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and direct customer acquisition. ⸻ To Apply Please answer these questions: 1. Tell us about the largest sales results you’ve personally produced. 2. What’s the biggest partnership you’ve helped secure? 3. Have you sold sponsorships, wholesale products, or B2B services? 4. Share a cold email that generated business. 5. How do you approach someone who has never heard of your company? 6. Which CRM systems have you used? 7. How many hours per week are you available? 8. Why are you interested in helping build Elo Coffee Co.?
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 3-6 monthsDuration
- ExpertExperience Level
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