Job Description

Business Support Specialist position that will focus on bringing consumer goods items to market. General duties will be supporting sales, creating presentations, completing ad-hoc projects, and utilizing a full range of administrative and marketing skills daily. Previous professional experience using Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required.

REQUIREMENTS:

· 1-3 years of professional consumer-packaged goods experience

· Understanding of the food and beverage distribution network and retail landscape

· Extremely organized and detail-oriented; enjoys working tasks to completion

· Proficient in multi-tasking

· Expert-level written and verbal communication skills

· Comfortable conversing with executive-level client partners to discuss new business opportunities

· Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions

· Creative problem solver who strives for results

· Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be effective independently

· Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

· Proven ability to build and maintain strong, effective relationships with clients, customers, & colleagues

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), and Adobe Acrobat

· Deep understanding of numbers, with the ability to perform review calculation audits

· Ability to utilize Planning/Systems programs as a part of the sales manufacturing process

COMPENSATION:

· Salary commensurate with level of experience and current market landscape

· Benefits package available - medical, dental, life insurance, 401k match

· Additional Options – vision, short term & long-term disability

Company Description

Founded in 1962, Carlin Group is a leading regional sales and marketing solutions company entrusted to building brand value for clients and customers. Carlin Group's tailored services include headquarter sales, retail merchandising, promotion administration and analytics for the grocery, drugstore, convenience, mass marketers, limited assortment, regional/national wholesalers and distributor industries. Headquartered in Schaumburg, Carlin Group has more than 400 associates and offices throughout the Midwest.