Overview:

Enthusiastic about working in a people-first environment, able to make a difference, service-first attitude? There has never been a better time to join our company, we are growing and want to speak to you.

Global Brand and Export Development is a food brokerage and international sales and marketing company, representing clients whose products are sold in the supermarket, natural, specialty, and fresh channels.

Corporate Social Responsibility:

We measure success by the lives we impact. Since Global’s inception, we have committed ourselves to donating 10% of net profits to worthy causes and prioritizing quality of life for employees.

Job Details:

Job Title:

Sales Support

Department(s):

Export Sales

Location:

Naperville, IL

Travel Required:

Up to 5%

Salary:

$40,000 - $45,000

Start Date:

September 23, 2024

Primary Responsibilities:

The Support Role performs administrative duties to help a department run smoothly and efficiently. Their duties include answering emails and building spreadsheets or presentations for leadership staff. Some of these tasks include taking minutes, managing employee calendars, making appointments, booking meeting rooms, ordering office materials, and basic data entry.

Essential Functions:

Manage data in spreadsheets and reports.
Keep records and reports up to date.
Help maintain the budget plan.
Organize and schedule meetings and events.
Handle technical issues in their area of expertise.
Support sales team with customer requests, catalogs, promotions, etc.
Carry out clerical duties, including answering phones and preparing documents.

Qualifications / Additional Skills /Aptitude:

Communication and marketing skills to act as the contact point between internal team members and clients.
Client relationship management skills to maintain professional communication with customers and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
Budgeting, bookkeeping, and planning skills and knowledge of associated computer software.
Quality assurance skills to maintain company quality standards of products and services.
Time management and prioritization skills to ensure efficient functioning of schedules and office systems.
Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate Excel skills
Spanish speaking is a plus

Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Flexible Remote Schedule
Paid Time Off

52 Short workday Fridays (end at 2 pm), this approximates 20 additional days off
5 days of vacation to start after 90 days of working / 10 days after 1 year
3 Personal days
3 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 employee bonus pool
Employee incurred Expense Reimbursement
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
50k life insurance policy

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.