Quality Products from “Our Family to Yours” is more than our company slogan, it is a way of life for us at Ziyad Brothers Importing. We are dedicated to procuring the finest foods and ingredients from around the world for our extended family – our consumers. We strive to continue to grow our position as the leading Mediterranean foods importer and distributor, provide exceptional customer service, maintain ethical conduct in business dealings, treat our team members with respect and give back to our communities

Ziyad carries a family-like culture inside and out. We care about our employees as we do every aspect of our business. We are currently in a transition period of rapid growth, and we are seeking a seasoned Sales Representative to help us fuel our headway!

Job Description:

The Sales Coordinator will work with VP of Sales to manage the operational part of ZB Importing’s DSD program with multiple retailers across the country. This involves handling any specific customer service issues and requests. In addition to acting as an important liaison between ZB Importing, LLC and key mainstream customers, this position will be responsible for acting as coordinator for the DSD program.

Essential Role Functions

• Day to day operational activity for all DSD accounts

• Mainstream price lists, sales volume, product availability, cost increase submissions, new item submissions and setup

• Coordinate Merchandiser schedules – Ziyad merchandisers and third parties

• Coordinate various company processes such as customer service, product logistics, and transport

• Analyze sales movement and trends for future recommendations

• If necessary, support with resets in stores, merchandising, and installing POP

• Store visit to understand the market and strategy

• Constant communication with Business Manager and Sales Manager for support in specific Markets

• Point of contact for new customers and prospective customers

• Other duties/tasks as assigned

Work Experience Requirements for This Role

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher education

• 2 years of experience in CGP industry, Distributor Business is a plus

• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and sales patterns

• Ability to design and implement a successful sales strategy

• Ability to guide and mentor sales representatives

• Planning, organization, and problem solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills

Competencies:

• Organized

• Positive Attitude, a role model for integrity

• Ownership mindset

• Highly Analytical

• Self-Confident

• Ability to nimbly adapt quickly to changing business needs

• Team oriented

• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects

Schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: Day shift - Monday to Friday (occasional weekend)

Work setting: Hybrid (2-3 days in office)

Ability to commute/relocate: Cicero, IL 60804

Benefits

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

ZB Importing is an Equal Opportunity Employer