ROEST AS is a Norwegian company established in 2014. Our team is dedicated to develop and manufacture innovative products for the coffee industry, increasing quality in the cup and efficiency in the workflow.

ROEST’s current portfolio includes two models of an AI-powered hybrid coffee roaster designed for quality control. ROEST Sample Roaster has received several industry awards and even helped coffee enthusiasts to succeed in the World Coffee Championships. In 2023 we will launch a new production roaster for small to medium-sized roasteries and coffee shops. 

ROEST became the national “gasellebedrift” in 2022, a prestigious award for the fastest growing companies in Norway.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated persons for the positions as sales manager or head of sales. The candidate will deepen our footprint within our key market segments, by focusing on increasing  adoption of our product. The position will be an important resource for our further growth, and will take a major part in the development of our company. The role covers opportunities worldwide, but is based from Oslo, Norway. 

The candidates will have the responsibility to follow-up our current sales channels, and make new initiatives. The candidates will work closely together with our sales and marketing team to develop and implement new sales strategies. The role will be adapted to the candidate’s experience and fit in our organization. 

We are looking for

• Able to effectively demonstrate and clearly articulate the benefits of our products

• Establish and build relationships with key decision makers to drive sales

• Employ winning strategies to maintain and grow adoption of our product

• Forecast and proactively uncover opportunities within key business groups 

• Negotiate and close new business deals

• Excellent networking skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities in English, and the ability to deliver professional and persuasive presentations

• Able to travel to promote our product at events 

• A passion for coffee and the industry in general is beneficial 

• Desire to run projects and exceed expectations, with ability to find solutions and deliver results within a rapidly changing, entrepreneurial, technology-driven culture

• Proven success working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

• Ability to work as part of a strong core team, as well as on your own, demonstrating  initiative and ownership