Specialty Coffee Industry Connector and Market Researcher for App Onboarding

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Job Description: We’re building an innovative app to revolutionize the coffee industry! To bring this vision to life, we need a freelancer with deep ties in the specialty coffee world. If you have a robust network of coffee roasters, farmers, and industry players—and the skills to turn those connections into partnerships—this job is for you. Your mission: leverage your contacts, research the coffee market, and create a strategy to get roasters and farmers excited about joining our app. This is a chance to blend your coffee expertise with a cutting-edge tech project, helping us build a thriving community of industry stakeholders. Responsibilities: Networking & Introductions: Tap into your existing network to connect us with coffee roasters, farmers, and other key players. Arrange warm introductions via email, calls, or virtual meetings. Market Research: Dive into the specialty coffee industry to uncover: Challenges roasters and farmers face (e.g., sourcing, pricing, or tech adoption). Emerging trends in coffee tech and app usage. Opportunities for our app to address pain points. Onboarding Strategy: Develop a step-by-step plan to engage and onboard roasters and farmers, including: Outreach methods (e.g., emails, social media, or industry events). Tailored messaging and value propositions for each group. A pitch plan to secure their commitment to the app. Collaboration: Partner with our team to refine the app’s appeal based on your insights and feedback from your network. Deliverables: Contact List: Provide a list of at least 50 qualified contacts (roasters and farmers), including names, emails, and brief notes on their relevance to our app. Market Research Report: Deliver a 5-10 page report with actionable insights based on your findings. Onboarding Strategy Document: Submit a detailed plan (with timelines and outreach templates) for engaging and onboarding your contacts. Introductions: Facilitate at least 10 warm introductions to key contacts, paving the way for us to pitch the app. Requirements: Industry Connections: A proven network in the specialty coffee industry, especially with roasters and farmers. (Highlight key relationships in your proposal.) Coffee Expertise: Strong knowledge of the specialty coffee sector (SCA certification or equivalent experience preferred). Networking Skills: A track record of building and leveraging relationships for business growth. Market Research: Experience conducting research, ideally in coffee or food & beverage markets. Strategic Thinking: Ability to craft creative, data-driven outreach and engagement plans. Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills, with a flair for pitching ideas. Preferred Skills (Optional but a Plus): Familiarity with coffee tech platforms (e.g., Cropster, Algrano) or similar apps. Experience in lead generation, sales, or partnerships in the coffee industry. Understanding of global coffee markets, supply chains, or sustainability trends. Budget: Lets discuss Timeline: ASAP How to Apply: Submit a proposal that includes: An overview of your experience in the specialty coffee industry and your relevant connections (specific names or organizations are a bonus). Examples of similar projects you’ve tackled (e.g., networking, research, or onboarding strategies). Your initial ideas for approaching this project and engaging roasters and farmers. Your proposed timeline and any questions about the app or our goals. I would love to discuss further. Please advise we must sign an NDA. Thank you!

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