Brand Coordinator

Naperville, IL (Hybrid)

$55K/yr – $60K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own brand execution and asset governance across promotions, trade shows, and partner programs to drive retailer-ready materials and cross-functional alignment.

  • Brand workstreams: manage collateral, sell sheets, brochures, and presentations for suppliers, retailers, distributors, and events.
  • Trade show and event ops: plan, coordinate, and support industry shows and distributor meetings with internal teams and vendors.
  • Asset governance: maintain centralized brand library, retailer portals, and accurate product data with suppliers.

Job Description

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. - 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. Requirements - 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. Preferred - 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 - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Hybrid Schedule – 4 days Office / 1 day Remote after first 90 days - 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
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Global Brand and Export Development

Our team is focused on the specialty foods market with experienced sales and marketing solutions for mission-driven brands. Global is a company created to represent and serve manufacturers, retailers, and vendors with their complete Distributor, Export, Alternative, and Ethnic channel needs.Our services include:A Marketing first approach to all promotional planningCritical Expertise and Knowledge of the Distributor Go-to-MarketNational Footprint with Coast to Coast sales reachBest in class Exports Program to over 50 countries

Founded in 2012
Naperville, Illinois, USA
21 employees (5 in marketing)

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1.3K

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~21

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
5 (24% of company)
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1