Business Development Coordinator (Shelf Stable)

Gellert Global Group is one of the largest family-owned food importers in the US, specializing in premium specialty food brands. They are seeking a Business Development Coordinator to assist in developing their product portfolio, conducting market research, and collaborating with various departments to achieve sales and profit objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a high level of product knowledge for assigned products
• Solicit new sales opportunities through proper research, trade shows, and cold calls
• Develop tactical plans that meet product sales and profit objectives
• Collaborate with the sales force to identify growth opportunities within each sales region for assigned products
• Support the selling effort by providing product expertise on assigned products at sales calls, trade shows, training sessions and product demonstrations
• Working with sales and production to capitalize on opportunities brought to us from our customers
• Executing pre-launch plan for POS materials, presentations and samples for sales presentations
• Visit customers to support the sales effort and headquarter calls
• Collaborate with the marketing department in the development of POS, presentation and sales material for the assigned products
• Prepare, analyze, and report performance
• Explore new product opportunities through proper research, analysis and negotiations
• Establish productive and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Review monthly sales reports and inventory on hand to assist with planning
• Provide clear and factual communication with regards to ongoing projects

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in business or food related curriculum
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks on time without supervision
• Manage many projects simultaneously and perform duties in an accurate, proficient and timely manner
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Proficient computer skills, specifically in; Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Represent the company at trade shows where needed
• Have a can-do attitude and roll up sleeves to get the job done
• Excellent analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment
• Generous employee referral program
• Online training courses
• Virtual and classroom development experiences
• Education assistance program
• Paid-time off
• Parental leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee engagement and recognition programs
• Wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives
• Company-sponsored celebrations
• Team-building events

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