Brand Coordinator

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. Job Title Brand Coordinator Job Category Brand Management Department/Group Domestic Travel Required 10% Location Lisle, IL Hiring Manager Jeff Niedholdt Salary Range $55,000-$60,000 Primary Responsibilities The Brand Coordinator will assist the Brand Management team with executing promotional campaigns, maintaining brand materials, coordinating trade shows, and implementing departmental strategies. Responsibilities include managing and submitting in-store offers, coordinating selling event materials, creating presentations and other sales materials, and providing administrative support to ensure the seamless execution of brand initiatives. This role supports sales, promotions, and operations, collaborates closely with supplier partners and helps drive brand partner growth. Additional responsibilities include periodic attendance at industry trade shows. Essential Functions 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). Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred. 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. Experience with Albertsons Partner Portal, ProGrocery, Radian, DemandTec, or similar retailer platforms is preferred. Willingness to travel occasionally for industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings. Benefits Include Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 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 In total: Year 1 (41 days) & Year 2 (46 days) 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 Global is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr