Business Development Coordinator (Shelf Stable)

GELLERT GLOBAL GROUP; Pioneer Homes (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Relocation support to Madison, NJ

Job summary

Gellert Global Group is seeking a Business Development Coordinator (Shelf Stable) to support product portfolio development, market research, and launch planning in collaboration with sales, marketing, and logistics teams. You will help identify opportunities, prepare materials, and participate in trade shows to drive growth.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, strong communication, and project management to meet sales and profit objectives across our distributor network in North

Qualifications

• 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

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

Independent work

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business or food related curriculum

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Business Development Coordinator (Shelf Stable)

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, GGG Manufacturing) and has been 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 supply the needs of retailers, distributors, food service chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike.

Summary/Objective:

GGG is seeking a Business Development Coordinator who will be a sales liaison/brand ambassador by assisting in developing our product portfolio, identifying potential products; conducting market research; generating product requirements; determining specifications, production timetables, pricing, and launching plans for product introduction.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to work in a collaborative environment with other GGG departments including sales, marketing, purchasing, logistics, finance and our customer base of distributors and operators in order to achieve sales and profit objectives and have the ability to show creativity and a passion for food and the food industry.

Essential Functions:

• 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 and Qualifications:

• 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

Salary:

$56,000 - $65,000 plus bonus, annually

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.

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

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, Company-paid life, accident and long-term 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
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)
  • Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives, Company-sponsored 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 [e-mail] .