Sales Coordinator - Food Service in Elizabeth, New Jersey at Gellert Global Group

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, Tipico Cheese Products) 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.

GGG is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Sales Coordinator to support our Foodservice sales channel. This entry-level role provides hands-on exposure to foodservice sales, customer support, sales operations, reporting, and cross-functional business processes. This role will partner closely with Sales Managers and other internal teams to help manage customer requests, maintain accurate sales information, support new product and promotional initiatives, and ensure timely follow-through on key sales activities.

This hybrid role is currently based in Elizabeth, NJ. Our company will relocate to a new corporate headquarters in Madison, NJ, in Q1 2027. Candidates should be comfortable with this upcoming change in location.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the Foodservice sales team, including customer inquiries, follow-ups, sample requests, POS materials, spec sheets, presentations, and new customer setup.
• Support sales meetings, trade show preparation, food show execution, customer calls, trainings, and foodservice events.
• Maintain customer lists, trackers, CRM updates, sales activity records, and the Foodservice SharePoint site to ensure information is accurate and current.
• Assist with RMA and credit request processes and track follow-up activities to ensure customer needs are addressed promptly.
• Coordinate communication around product availability, pricing, promotions, lead times, out-of-stock updates, new item launches, and customer-level launch support.
• Partner cross-functionally with Customer Excellence, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Pricing teams to support customer requirements and sales initiatives.
• Review and route new customer inquiries from trade shows, websites, and customer service channels.
• Run sales reports, support basic sales analysis, and track quarterly wins and losses, customer opportunities, assortment gaps, sales initiatives, and key deadlines.
• Help keep projects, customer opportunities, and sales priorities moving forward through timely follow-up, organization, and clear communication.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Communications, Supply Chain, Culinary, or a food related curriculum field.
• 0 - 2 years of experience in sales support, customer service, culinary, foodservice operations, or a related environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Prior similar internship experience is a plus
• Proactive communicator with strong organizational skills and a customer service mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to analyze data and reports.
• Strong interest in food and building a career in sales, account management, or sales operations.

Salary Range: $57,000 - $66,000 annually plus bonus; Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Our Benefits:

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 hr@gellertglobalgroup.com.