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 Company Overview The Gellert Global Group is one of the largest and most established food importers in the U.S. It was founded in 1945, and is headquartered in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is