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Ground Up is a growing team of industry experts serving dynamic global markets in private label and industrial coffee ingredients. If you're ready to do meaningful work, we'd like to hear from you.
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Meet Our Teams

From sourcing to sales, our teams collaborate across all functions to serve a diverse, global customer base.
Business Development
We drive business growth by ensuring clear communication and reliable support every step of the way.
Compliance
We uphold the highest standards in every aspect of our operations.
Finance
We keep the business moving by managing accounting, reporting, and financial operations that support sound decision-making.
Human Resources
We build and support the team that powers everything we do.
Logistics
We prioritize quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction across every step of the supply chain
Marketing
We drive smart marketing strategy, strengthen partnerships, and deliver impactful results across the value chain.
Product Development
We transform ideas, ingredients, and market insight into products that perform in the marketplace.
Sales
We offer innovative strategies and solutions that help our clients bring products to market and create future growth. 

Looking for a Career in Coffee & Tea?

Ground Up is a North American leader in private label instant coffee and industrial ingredients - serving manufacturers, retailers, and brands with over three decades of expertise. We're building a team that matches our ambition.
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Serve Dynamic, Global Industries

What Our Employees Say

Hear from the people building Ground Up every day.
"Ground Up is a collaborative, respectful culture. I really feel a sense of belonging and genuinely love the people I work with."
Bridget Bell
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"The culture is warm and welcoming, right from the beginning. Everyone invests the time to get to know each other."
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"It's fast-paced. No two days are alike. Keeps it fresh and exciting"
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Current Openings

We're growing across multiple departments. If you see a role that fits, reach out - we move quickly for the right people.
New York, NY
June 20, 2026
Office Administrative Coordinator

Office Administrative Coordinator — New York, NY (Onsite)

Ground Up Coffee & Tea is looking for a highly organized Administrative Coordinator to support sales, compliance, and office operations at a growing specialty beverage company. You'll work closely with the Office Manager, Sales, and Compliance teams to keep things moving accurately and on time.

What you'll do

  • Manage product sample inventory, outbound shipments, and tracking across coffee, tea, and ingredient samples
  • Prepare cost workups, process customer quotes in NetSuite, and maintain accurate pricing records
  • Support the sales team with administrative follow-up, reporting, and customer-facing materials
  • Assist compliance with supplier documentation, customer portals, and certification tracking
  • Coordinate across departments to keep projects, deadlines, and information current

What you bring

  • 3–7 years of administrative, sales, or compliance experience, ideally in distribution or F&B
  • Experience with NetSuite and Pipedrive strongly preferred
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why Ground Up
Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where your organizational skills make a real impact — working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, people-focused culture.

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New York, NY
June 12, 2026
Sales Executive

Sales Executive — New York, NY (Hybrid)

Ground Up Coffee & Tea is looking for a driven Sales Executive to grow existing accounts and develop new business across private label, contract manufacturing, and ingredient-based beverage programs. You'll work closely with leadership to move opportunities from concept to commercialization.

What you'll do

  • Own pipeline development, account growth, and revenue performance for assigned accounts
  • Build and onboard new customers across brands, roasters, cafes, foodservice, and retail
  • Prepare pricing workups, manage quotes, and maintain CRM activity in NetSuite and Pipedrive
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, operations, and compliance
  • Travel to customer sites, trade shows, and industry events as needed

What you bring

  • 5–7 years of B2B sales experience, ideally in coffee, tea, ingredients, or private label
  • Proven ability to generate new business while sustaining existing relationships
  • Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Pipedrive strongly preferred
  • Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills

Why Ground Up
Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you'll have real ownership, work alongside experienced professionals, and make a measurable impact in a growing specialty beverage company.

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New York, NY
June 12, 2026
Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant — New York, NY (Hybrid)

Ground Up Coffee & Tea is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day finance operations at a growing specialty beverage company. You'll work closely with the Director of Finance & HR on accounting, reporting, and month-end close.

What you'll do

  • Handle AP/AR, journal entries, reconciliations, and bank accounts
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes
  • Assist with audits, financial reporting, and documentation
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with sales and logistics teams

What you bring

  • Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
  • 3–7 years of accounting experience, ideally in distribution or F&B
  • NetSuite or similar ERP experience required
  • Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail

Why Ground Up
Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with experienced teammates, real ownership, and room to grow.

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Don't see a perfect fit? We're always open to hearing from strong candidates. Email
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Join a team with 30+ years of expertise, a global customer base, and real room to grow.
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200+ Customers
Across North America
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+ Jars (PET | Glass)
+ Bottles (PET | Glass | Aluminum)
+ Tins
+ Pouches
+ Sticks
+ Sachets
+ 25Kg Bulk Cartons
+ 55 Gallon Drums
+ 5 Gallon Pails
+ 275 Gallon Totes
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