For more than 265 years, JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) is inspired by its belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. We are fueled by our purpose of unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea to create a better future. Today, our coffee & tea portfolio is available in more than 100 developed and emerging markets, through a portfolio of over 50 brands that collectively cover the entire category landscape led by leading household names such as Moccona, L’OR, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, Harris, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Super, Pickwick and more.

JDE is part of JDE Peet’s, the world’s largest pure-play coffee and tea company, headquartered in The Netherlands.

What’s it like to work at JDE?

We are proud of our passionate, driven associates that challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious – JDE: A coffee & tea for every cup.

At JDE, we're Made to Stand Out. Every day we are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action and decisive in approach, bringing coffee and tea moments to everyone around the world.

The Sales Support Specialist is a critical role, supporting our Country Manager NZ and the wider sales teams.

Attention to detail, high levels of communication and exceptional administrative and executive assistant skills will be required to manage and coordinate multiple and varied touchpoints within the Sales and Management Teams.

You will be responsible for:

• Assistant to the Country Manager and partnering with him on confidential matters
• Managing all correspondence, meeting preparation, follow up and general administration on behalf of the Country Manager
• Manage and coordinate overall team operational calendar, including travel
• Assist with preparation and running of reports, ensuring company deadlines are strictly adhered to
• Arrange meetings, workshops, team events and annual coffee conference
• Implement new policies and procedures
• Assist with sales and Technical equipment register (ER) and ER process requirements
• Purchase orders and goods receipting
• Assist and support Trade Marketing
• Fleet management

If you have the courage and confidence to venture into new cultures & territories, and you're brimming with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE. We roll up our sleeves, pitch in, and get our hands dirty to break new ground. Committed to playing at our best, we think bigger and move faster, always rising to the challenge that matters most and celebrating the wins that count.

To be the best  Sales Support Specialist, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• At least four (4) years previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Sales Support or Sales Administration role
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and to work with a high level of integrity and confidentiality
• Strong user of Microsoft Office Suite (PPT, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• SAP experience preferred
• Power BI highly advantageous
• Full New Zealand working rights

At JDE, in addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs:

• Intensive induction, training and support
• Fun and inclusive team, working across multiple initiatives, supporting amazing people and brands
• All the coffee and tea you can drink
• Desirable staff welfare benefits
• Global organisation with a long history that we are proud of and a future we’re excited to be creating

 If you think you're up for a new challenge just like this, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise). Should you have any specific questions, you're welcome to call Peta Groundwater for a virtual coffee on +61 2 9551 3036.