Juan Pablo Grandez Meneses
@juanpablograndezmene
B2B sales and business development in specialty coffee and food exports, from supplying café accounts to closing €300k+ in export deals.
SpainWhat I'm looking for
I founded a specialty coffee import and distribution business in Valencia, sourcing coffee from Ethiopia, Panama, Colombia and Peru for cafés in Valencia and Madrid. I supply Ambu, Cafeinomanos and Brewtalist, and designed and sold a tasting event at Ambu featuring 14 lots from Gesha Village.
At Kofi Capital S.L.U., I managed private-label and food-service export deals totalling €300k+, and built a private-label pasta program for Peru. As a consultant to PROMPERÚ, I worked on EU market development for Peruvian coffee and wine and PR for Peruvian exporters.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder
Specialty Coffee Import & Distribution
Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)
Built a B2B import business sourcing specialty coffee from Ethiopia, Panama, Colombia and Peru and selling to specialty cafés in Valencia and Madrid. Designed and sold a premium tasting event at Ambu (Madrid) featuring 14 lots from Ethiopia's Gesha Village, including 4 competition lots, for 22 paying guests.
Export Manager, LATAM
Kofi Capital S.L.U.
Jul 2023 - Oct 2025 (2 years 3 months)
Managed private-label and food-service export deals with 3 key accounts in Peru, Argentina and Morocco, totalling €300k+. Built a private-label pasta program for the Peruvian market, sourced from manufacturers in Turkey, and closed a €300k export operation earning a 5% personal commission.
EU Market Developer (Consultant)
PROMPERÚ
May 2023 - Jun 2025 (2 years 1 month)
Worked on EU market development for Peruvian coffee and wine, and on PR for Peruvian exporters in Europe. Client names, figures and results are confidential under NDA.
Business Assistant (Trainee)
Pro-Expo Stands & Exhibitions
Sep 2021 - Jul 2022 (10 months)
Handled marketing, client email communication and client feedback for exhibitors. Purchased materials for client stands and managed suppliers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ESIC Business & Marketing School
Master in Business and Management, Business and Management
Master in Business and Management from ESIC Business & Marketing School, Valencia, completed in 2023.
ESIC Business & Marketing School
Bachelor in Business and Management, Business and Management
Bachelor in Business and Management from ESIC Business & Marketing School, Valencia, completed in 2022.
St George's College
IB Diploma, International Baccalaureate
IB Diploma from St George's College, Lima, completed in 2017.
Tech stack
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