Beyond the Bean are happy to announce the return of Laura Sherwood to the company. Previously UK Sales Manager, Laura will now act as the company’s Sales & Marketing Director, heading up the UK and international sales teams.
Laura has forged a highly successful and reputable career in the coffee industry spanning over 16 years, with renowned café and foodservice suppliers within the UK and Internationally. Having worked at Beyond the Bean between 2011-2016 Laura moved on to launch coffee into new markets for coffee roasters in the UK and Europe. Subsequently becoming Head of Franchise Operations for SOHO Coffee Co, Laura has extensive industry experience and existing knowledge of the Beyond the Bean customer base so is the ideal fit for the role. Laura is one of many BTB ‘Boomerangs’, people who leave the company to then make a welcome return a few years later!
Laura commented “I am delighted to be back with Jem, Nikki and the Beyond the Bean team in a pivotal role as Sales and Marketing Director. This is an exciting time of growth for Beyond the Bean, and I am looking forward to being an integral part of it. We have already made great strides coming out of the pandemic, whilst I have been in a supporting role pre-appointment. Having an agile approach to customers’ needs right now is most definitely what sets us apart.”
Based in Bristol, Beyond The Bean are a family company that’s globally recognised. They do what they love, which is creating and sourcing innovative ingredients such as syrups, hot chocolate and frappés – as well as blenders and barista gear. They supply and support a wide range of national and international partners – from high-street chains to independent coffee shops, to online retailers and coffee roasters, bars, hotels and restaurants all over the world.
