Business Development Coordinator

Gellert Global Group is one of the largest familyowned food importers in the US servicing all channels of the food industry with products from around the world. We import and distribute premium specialty food brands including gourmet olive oils vinegars mustards cheese and pastas. Our products are distributed nationally in retail stores and restaurants that focus on premium high quality food products.

Summary/Objective:

As a Business Development Coordinator specializing in food specialty items you will assist in identifying new market opportunities nurturing client relationships and driving growth for our portfolio of gourmet and specialty food products.

• Conduct indepth market research to identify emerging trends market demands and competitive landscape in the food specialty sector.
• Analyze customer preferences industry developments and potential growth areas to guide strategic decisions.
• Address client inquiries resolve issues and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of sales and marketing strategies to promote specialty food products.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional materials product presentations and advertising campaigns.
• Coordinate and oversee the execution of projects ensuring they align with company goals and timelines.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to management.
• Track and analyze sales data market trends and business performance metrics.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management to inform strategic decisionmaking.
• Work closely with internal and external teams to ensure alignment between business development efforts and operational capabilities.
• Facilitate communication between departments to support successful product launches and client fulfillment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or food related field
• 02 years of experience in business development sales or marketing within the food industry preferred
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Detailoriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and CRM software
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fastpaced environment
• Willingness to travel when necessary.
• Passion for food

Our Benefits
We care about your total wellbeing and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical dental and vision insurance Companypaid life accident and longterm disability insurance flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay annual bonus opportunity matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment generous employee referral program
• Happiness:
• • Professional Growth: Online training courses virtual and classroom development experiences education assistance program
  • WorkLife Balance: Paidtime off parental leave flexible workschedules (subject to your location and role)
  • Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs wellness philanthropic and DE&I initiatives Companysponsored celebrations and team building events

The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex race color religion ethnic or national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age pregnancy leave status disability veteran status genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national federal state or local law. Gellert Global Group is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. Accordingly if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process to perform the essential functions of the position and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment please contact .