GLOBAL BRAND AND EXPORT DEVELOPMENT, LLC

Overview: 

Are you interested in working with cutting-edge food vendors with mission-driven brands and real ingredients? Are you not interested in working for a company that makes you feel like another cog in the wheel of corporate America? Then there has never been a better time for you 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. Our focus is on 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 donate 10% of net profits to worthy causes and prioritizing quality of life for employees.  

Job Details: 

Primary Responsibilities: 

At Global, you will not spend your summer fetching coffee or lunch for employees. This internship is your opportunity to dive into the specialty food industry and gain hands-on experience with both domestic and international sales teams. In this paid role, you’ll follow a detailed plan to complete a meaningful summer project that directly supports our sales departments. As part of the program, you’ll attend trade shows within the Chicagoland area, engage with our business leaders, and develop valuable industry insights. Your responsibilities will include in-person market research, creating marketing materials, connecting with retailer and vendor partners, and presenting your project findings to the entire Global team.

Internship Overview: 

This internship will follow the development of the candidate in each of the following parts of our business and industry.

• Marketing Development 
• Understanding of the USA Food Market 
• Understanding of the International Market 
• How Global Helps Support Account Management 
• Sales Operations Development 
• Procurement Development
• Financial Development & Understanding 
• HR/CSR Development 

Qualifications / Additional Skills /Aptitude:

• Strong Microsoft Office data skills especially, Excel (Formulas, Pivot Tables, etc.)
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. 
• College Degree in progress as a Junior or Senior or recently graduated with a major in Business, Marketing, or other relevant degrees. 
• A minimum of one (1) year of Customer Service or Sales experience is required.
• Excellent customer service, grammar, verbal and writing skills. 
• Resourceful, results-oriented, and well-organized. 
• Comfortable performing multi-faceted tasks and projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, and flexible with both internal and external customers.
• Be decisive and able to recognize and support the organization’s preferences and priorities. 
• Functions well in a team environment. 
• Ability to be in-office in Naperville, IL during the workweek

Applicants will be reviewed and contacted for an interview in the week starting February 10th.

This internship is open for 2 candidates to join our team this summer.

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.