NuZee, Inc. announced the promotion of integral team member Marie Franklin to Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing effective December 1, 2022. In her new role, Franklin will be responsible for helping lead sales and marketing strategies within the company, including team management and driving revenue. Previously serving as the Vice President of Sales, NuZee carved out an expanded role to fully capitalize on Franklin's expertise in the marketing and sales channels.

With a deep background in java, Franklin initially joined NuZee from Umbria Coffee Roasters and has built an impressive career in the coffee industry by empowering her teams to propel company growth through a targeted approach to strategic planning, culture-building, business-to-business business development, and sales processes. In her role as Vice President of Sales, Franklin has helped roasters innovate, achieve their taste goals, and compete in the single serve arena. Franklin joined NuZee in 2021 and became a vital part of the NuZee team with her deep experience in importing, roasting, retailing, sales, and marketing.

Prior to her role at the company, she was played an important role in leading Portland Roaster to Roast Magazine's Roaster of the Year designation and, a 20-year resident of Portland, she has held marketing and sales positions at some of the most iconic Oregon-based coffee companies, including Sustainable Harvest and Portland Roasting. Franklin has spent her career in the coffee industry guiding innovation, leading global sales with a heavy emphasis on sustainable consumption, and fueling growth for roasters. Franklin uses her dynamic view of the coffee industry to create disruptive ideas in the space and has a passion for sensory and extraction science.