European Business Development Consultant – Private Label Coffee (Freelance/Contract)

Cravium Gourmet is expanding its European footprint, and we are looking for a highly connected and dynamic Business Development Consultant to drive our Private Label coffee business. In this role, you will be the face of Cravium in Europe, projecting us as a premier, highly certified manufacturer of functional and flavoured coffee capsules and ground coffee from India.

This is a flexible, performance-driven engagement ideal for an entrepreneurial professional who thrives on opening doors, participating in expos, and closing private-label deals with major retail chains.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development: Leverage your existing network of FMCG and coffee category managers/buyers to generate leads and secure private label contracts with supermarket chains across Western and Southern Europe.
• Market Penetration: Actively engage in cold calling, relationship building, and traveling for in-person client meetings to drive revenue.
• Tenders & Onboarding: Identify and apply for European retail tenders. Lead the vendor registration and article creation processes (fully supported by our internal backend team for the heavy administrative lifting).
• Brand Representation: Co-represent Cravium alongside company directors at major European trade shows and expos.
• Strategic Reporting: Provide weekly updates on pipeline progression, market trends, competitor pricing, and strategic insights.
• Pipeline Management: Utilize CRM tools to track leads, negotiations, and closures efficiently.

Key Requirements

• Industry Network: Proven experience in FMCG sales with an active, established network of retail buyers and category managers in European supermarket chains (specifically Western and/or Southern Europe).
• Category Expertise: Deep understanding of the coffee category, ideally with direct exposure to the coffee capsule and ground coffee markets.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English (mandatory); proficiency in at least two additional European languages is highly preferred.
• Self-Starter Mindset: Willingness to travel for meetings, execute cold outreach, and work independently in a remote, consultative capacity.
• Technical Literacy: Comfortable using CRM software to manage the sales pipeline.

What We Offer

• A flexible, remote working arrangement.
• Attractive commissions or base retainer + commission.
• Dedicated backend and administrative support from our corporate team.
• The opportunity to represent a highly certified, globally trusted manufacturer with localized European logistics.