Brand Coordinator

Global Brand and Export Development • Naperville, IL

7d • $55,000 - $60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Global Brand & Export Development is a leading food brokerage firm specializing in the natural and specialty CPG industry. We connect suppliers with distributors and retailers to drive growth, execute strategic plans, and foster lasting partnerships. As a certified B Corp, we believe business can be a force for good. From supporting our supplier partners to giving back through community initiatives, we strive to create positive impact in everything we do. We value collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, and we're looking for people who share those values.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in brand management, marketing, customer service, or a related administrative or sales support role, preferably within the CPG industry.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, priority-setting, and time management skills, with the ability to effectively manage changing priorities, multiple projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends and opportunities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including experience with PivotTables.
• Comfortable using Canva or similar design platforms to create presentations, sales materials, and other brand materials.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable learning new retailer systems, supplier platforms, and technology to support multiple brands and initiatives.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with Albertsons Partner Portal, ProGrocery, Radian, DemandTec, or similar retailer platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Brand Management team with executing promotional campaigns, maintaining brand materials, coordinating trade shows, and implementing departmental strategies.
• Manage and submit in-store offers.
• Coordinate selling event materials.
• Create presentations and other sales materials.
• Provide administrative support to ensure the seamless execution of brand initiatives.
• Support sales, promotions, and operations.
• Collaborate closely with supplier partners and help drive brand partner growth.
• Periodic attendance at industry trade shows.
• Assist in developing and maintaining brand collateral, including product brochures, promotional flyers, sell sheets, and presentations for suppliers, retailers, distributors, and industry events.
• Maintain and update a centralized library of brand assets for internal teams and partners.
• Serve as a liaison between Brand Management, Promotions, Sales, Operations, suppliers, and other external partners to ensure projects, brand materials, and promotional initiatives are completed accurately and on time.
• Participate in distributor sales meetings, industry food shows, and related events to support partner brands.
• Assist in the development and execution of promotional plans, ensuring alignment with brand strategies.
• Coordinate in-store offers, product launches, and special events with vendors, retailers, and internal teams.
• Manage promotional materials and related documentation, including ordering, tracking, distribution, promotional guidelines, and supporting materials.
• Provide administrative support to the Domestic department by maintaining promotional calendars, scheduling meetings, organizing files, and tracking project timelines.
• Assist in the planning and execution of trade shows and selling events, including coordinating with vendors, retailers, and internal teams, preparing promotional materials, product displays, and providing on-site event support.
• Maintain retailer portals and complete retailer-specific submissions required for promotions, new item launches, and ongoing product maintenance.
• Support new products and supplier onboarding by collecting necessary documentation and ensuring accurate product data is maintained in internal systems.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to collect, maintain, and update product images, descriptions, and digital content across internal systems and customer platforms.
• Analyze distributor, retailer, and industry data to identify insights that support business growth (e.g., Gap Analysis, Promotional Lifts, Ad Hoc reporting.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Hybrid Schedule – 4 days Office / 1 day Remote after first 90 days
• Paid Time Off
• 52 Short workday Fridays (end at 2 pm), this approximates 20 additional days off.
• 5 days of vacation after first 90 days / 10 days after 1 year.
• 6 Sick days
• 2 floating holidays
• Your birthday off
• 7 recognized National Holidays
• 401(k) with 3% Company Match
• Employee incurred Expense Reimbursement
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 50k life insurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monetary Incentive Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree