Product Development Coordinator

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation Camerican International Finica GGG Manufacturing) and has been involved in importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing insurance finance logistics food safety and information technology and supplies the needs of retailers distributors foodservice chains hotels cruise lines and food manufacturers alike.

Position Overview:

The Product Development Coordinator plays a key supporting role in the development and launch of new products. This position assists in coordinating product development activities from concept through commercialization ensuring projects remain organized timelines are maintained and cross-functional teams are aligned. This position works closely with internal stakeholders suppliers and customers to support innovation and successful product launches.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Product Development Support

• Assist in coordinating new product development projects from ideation through launch.
• Support cross-functional teams with formulation food safety packaging pricing and product positioning activities.
• Research consumer trends market insights and competitive products to identify potential innovation opportunities.
• Maintain product development documentation specifications and project records.

Commercialization & Launch Coordination

• Support the execution of new product commercialization initiatives by coordinating activities across departments and reporting to project leads
• Track project timelines and key milestones to help ensure successful product launches.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and external partners throughout the development process.
• Assist with gathering and organizing information needed for launch readiness.

Market & Business Support

• Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to support new product introductions and category growth initiatives.
• Assist in evaluating market opportunities and compiling competitive analyses.
• Help prepare product information and recommendations for internal and customer-facing presentations.

Supplier & Vendor Coordination

• Support relationships with suppliers throughout the product development process.
• Coordinate sample requests product testing and communication with vendors.
• Assist in monitoring project timelines and deliverables provided by suppliers.

Customer Marketing & Sales Support

• Assist with customer-specific product development projects and follow-up requests.
• Coordinate product samples for customer meetings presentations and strategic initiatives.
• Gather customer feedback and share insights with internal teams to support product improvements.

• Assist in developing marketing materials product sell sheets and customer presentations.
• Help maintain accurate product information for sales and marketing teams.
• Support efforts to ensure marketing materials align with brand standards and customer needs.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business Marketing Food Science or related field preferred.
• 13 years of experience in product development project coordination marketing food service or related field.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and follow-through abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.
• Interest in food trends product innovation and consumer insights.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Salary Range: $60000 - $65000 plus bonus. Individual pay is based on skills experience and other relevant factors.

Our company will be relocating to a new corporate headquarters in Madison NJ in Q1 of 2027. Candidates should be comfortable with this upcoming change in location.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage; company-paid life accident short and long-term disability insurance and flexible spending accounts.
• Financial Rewards: Competitive pay annual bonus opportunity 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting upon enrollment and a robust employee referral program.
• Professional Growth: Access to virtual learning and classroom-based development programs and education assistance to help you advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off parental leave and flexible work arrangements to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
• Culture & Connection: Employee recognition and engagement events wellness initiatives philanthropic opportunities and DE&I programs.