Sales Coordinator - Food Service

Gellert Global Group•Elizabeth, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gellert Global Group (GGG) is a leading North American food importing company with over 100 years of experience and combined revenues exceeding $1.7 billion. GGG companies offer expertise in sourcing, logistics, food safety, and more, serving retailers, distributors, foodservice chains, and other businesses. GGG is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Sales Coordinator to support its Foodservice sales channel. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in foodservice sales, customer support, sales operations, reporting, and cross-functional business processes. The position involves partnering with Sales Managers and internal teams to manage customer requests, maintain sales information, support new product initiatives, and ensure timely follow-through on sales activities. This is a hybrid role currently based in Elizabeth, NJ, with an upcoming relocation to Madison, NJ, in Q1 2027.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior similar internship experience is a plus

Responsibilities

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.