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Liaison

 

Posting Date: 1/15/2026

Organization: Food Export - Northeast

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

About the Role

Food Export–Northeast is seeking a Liaison who enjoys building relationships, connecting people to opportunities, and helping businesses grow. This role is often the first point of contact for companies exploring Food Export programs. You’ll focus on outreach, consultative conversations, and ongoing support—guiding companies through their export journey while serving as a trusted resource along the way. If you’re people-oriented, proactive, and enjoy a mix of relationship-building, strategy, and follow-through, this could be a great fit.

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What You’ll Do

  • Conduct outreach to identify and recruit new participants for Food Export programs.
  • Build and maintain relationships with new and existing companies within assigned territories.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact, providing guidance, support, and program recommendations.
  • Use a consultative approach to help companies develop annual export marketing plans.
  • Track outreach, participation, and engagement using CRM tools.
  • Attend industry events to meet prospects and represent Food Export.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align companies with appropriate programs and resources.
  • Support follow-up and relationship management after program participation.
  • Assist with identifying success stories and sharing market insights.
  • Provide clear reporting on outreach activity, prospects, and participation

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in sales, recruitment, outreach, or consultative roles
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Comfort with outreach, follow-up, and CRM-based work
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-starter mindset with strong organization and attention to detail

Preferred experience includes consultative selling, international marketing or trade, program or service-based sales, and experience in food or agriculture-related industries.

Why Join Food Export?

At Food Export, our work helps U.S. food and agricultural companies expand into global markets. We’re mission-driven, collaborative, and focused on delivering real results.

Our mission is to Simplify Success, Enrich Exchange, and Realize Resources, guided by values centered on trust, relationships, and impact. This role offers meaningful work, strong collaboration, and opportunities to grow your skills while making a difference.

Authorization to Work in the U.S.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. At this time, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa, including H-1B visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Food Export-Northeast/Midwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on citizenship, immigration status, national origin, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

 

 

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Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast reserve the right to deny services to any firm or individual which, in the sole opinion of Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast, does not comply with FAS, MAP or Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast regulations or policies, or otherwise offer the best opportunity to achieve its mission of increasing food and agricultural exports. Submission of any false or misleading information may be grounds for rejection or subsequent revocation of any application or participation. Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast are equal opportunity employers and providers.