Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, GGG Manufacturing) 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 supplies the needs of retailers, distributors, foodservice chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike.
Position Overview:
The Product Development Coordinator plays a key supporting role in the development and launch of new products. This position assists in coordinating product development activities from concept through commercialization, ensuring projects remain organized, timelines are maintained, and cross-functional teams are aligned. This position works closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to support innovation and successful product launches.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Product Development Support
- Assist in coordinating new product development projects from ideation through launch.
- Support cross-functional teams with formulation, food safety, packaging, pricing, and product positioning activities.
- Research consumer trends, market insights, and competitive products to identify potential innovation opportunities.
- Maintain product development documentation, specifications, and project records.
Commercialization & Launch Coordination
- Support the execution of new product commercialization initiatives by coordinating activities across departments and reporting to project leads
- Track project timelines and key milestones to help ensure successful product launches.
- Facilitate communication between internal teams and external partners throughout the development process.
- Assist with gathering and organizing information needed for launch readiness.
Market & Business Support
- Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to support new product introductions and category growth initiatives.
- Assist in evaluating market opportunities and compiling competitive analyses.
- Help prepare product information and recommendations for internal and customer-facing presentations.
Supplier & Vendor Coordination
- Support relationships with suppliers throughout the product development process.
- Coordinate sample requests, product testing, and communication with vendors.
- Assist in monitoring project timelines and deliverables provided by suppliers.
Customer, Marketing & Sales Support
- Assist with customer-specific product development projects and follow-up requests.
- Coordinate product samples for customer meetings, presentations, and strategic initiatives.
- Gather customer feedback and share insights with internal teams to support product improvements.
- Assist in developing marketing materials, product sell sheets, and customer presentations.
- Help maintain accurate product information for sales and marketing teams.
- Support efforts to ensure marketing materials align with brand standards and customer needs.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Food Science, or related field preferred.
- 1–3 years of experience in product development, project coordination, marketing, food service, or related field.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and follow-through abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Interest in food trends, product innovation, and consumer insights.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000, plus bonus. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Our company will be relocating to a new corporate headquarters in Madison, NJ in Q1 of 2027. Candidates should be comfortable with this upcoming change in location.
Our Benefits:
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life, accident, short and long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
- Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting upon enrollment, and a robust employee referral program.
- Professional Growth: Access to virtual learning and classroom-based development programs, and education assistance to help you advance your career.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
- Culture & Connection: Employee recognition and engagement events, wellness initiatives, philanthropic opportunities, and DE&I programs.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Food Science, or a related field
- 1-3 years of experience in product development, project coordination, marketing, food service, or a related field
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and follow-through abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Interest in food trends, product innovation, and consumer insights
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
What We Do
The Gellert Global Group is one of the largest and most established food importers in the U.S. Comprised of 11 individual companies, we supply the needs of customers in various facets of the U.S. food industry including manufacturers, retailers, food service distributors, hotels, restaurant chains, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike. The Gellert Global Group is a third-generation family-run business, and every employee is an extension of the Gellert family. The Group began as just one company—Atalanta Corporation—which was founded by Leon Rubin as an importer of Polish ham products in 1945. As we have grown, we have stayed true to Leon’s founding principle of treating our suppliers as partners to provide the very best service to our customers. Today, with combined revenues nearing one billion dollars, the Gellert Global Group imports over 6,000 different food items sourced from trusted supply partners in over 60 countries worldwide. As a leading importer of food in the U.S., our customers rest easy knowing that we will leverage our market knowledge, trusted supplier relationships, and logistical expertise to provide them with superior products, reliable service, and innovative growth opportunities. They also know our quality assurance and food safety expertise is second to none; we invest significant resources to ensure we deliver trusted products to our customers. The Gellert Global Group companies include: Atalanta Corporation; Camerican; J.F. Braun; Finica; Tipico; De Medici Imports, Ltd.; Swiss Chalet Fine Foods; Atalanta International; Monarch Seafood; Gellfam; WePackItAll; and KH International, Inc.
