Sales Specialist

Gellert Global Group • Elizabeth, NJ

3d • $60,000 - $90,000

About The Position

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 supply the needs of retailers, distributors, foodservice chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike. Summary/Objective: GGG is seeking a Sales Specialist to join our Retail Center Store Sales team and help drive revenue growth and expand product distribution. The team oversees major retail accounts like Walmart, Kroger, and ALDI, using data-driven insights to optimize order management, maintain contract compliance, and support strategic sales initiatives that strengthen our partnerships.

Requirements

• 3-5 years related sales experience within the CPG or food industry; retail channel experience preferred
• Bachelors degree, preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Flexible self-starter with strong work ethic; results-driven
• Detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build and maintain strong, productive relationships across functional groups
• Ability to manage multiple projects and internal and external requests; sense of urgency
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; advanced user of Excel
• Travel to client site/trade shows, about 10%

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Infor M3 ERP system & Salesforce CRM is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of sales strategies aimed at increasing revenue and expanding market presence within the Retail Center Store channel.
• Assist in building and maintaining strong relationships across multiple product categories to identify and grow sales opportunities.
• Coordinate with broker partners to ensure sales activities align with team objectives and support market growth.
• Collaborate with the product management team to implement promotional plans and pricing strategies.
• Maintain and organize essential sales documents such as customer contracts, quotes, bids, sample requests, NDAs, and other key documentation.
• Respond to customer inquiries, follow up on sample requests, and help resolve basic issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Create and update sales support materials as needed to assist with presentations, meetings, and customer communications.
• Research food industry trends and provide relevant insights to support sales planning and team initiatives.
• Attend customer-facing activities, including trade shows, buyer meetings, and sales calls.
• Track and monitor customer shipments, review open orders, and support resolution of out-of-stock or delivery issues.
• Manage and reconcile marketing accruals and deductions for accurate financial reporting.
• Keep internal teams and customers informed of updates related to shipping schedules, pricing changes, market trends, and discontinued items.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level