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Liaison Coordinator

 

Posting Date: 5/05/2025

Organization: Food Export - Northeast

Location: Philadelphia

Contact: recruiting@foodexport.org

 

Food Export USA – Northeast is a private, non-profit trade association of Northeast state agricultural promotion agencies. Our mission is the development and expansion of international markets for U.S. food and value-added agricultural products. We participate in the Market Access Program (MAP) of the Foreign Agricultural Service of USDA.

Are you passionate about helping U.S. companies grow internationally? Do you thrive on relationship building and making an impact? Food Export-Northeast is seeking a Liaison Coordinator to join our dynamic team. While the title says “Coordinator,” we welcome applicants from all experience levels, from Associate to Senior Coordinator.

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About the Role:
In this client-facing role, you’ll be the go-to resource for U.S. suppliers interested in exporting. You’ll connect companies to our programs, guide them through the onboarding process, and help them map out their global growth strategy. From prospecting and outreach to customer relationship management and market research, you’ll play a key role in enriching international exchange.

What You’ll Do:

  • Conduct outreach to identify and engage new participant companies.
  • Work with seasoned exporters to explore new opportunities and markets.
  • Guide participants in creating annual export marketing plans.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and program support.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and partner organizations to ensure program success.
  • Represent Food Export at industry events and conferences.

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in sales, recruitment, or customer-facing roles preferred.
  • Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge of international marketing, trade, or the food/agriculture industry is a plus.

Additional Perks:

  • Opportunity to travel up to 25% domestically.
  • Work with a mission-driven non-profit organization making a global impact.
  • Join a collaborative, passionate, and inclusive team.

Ready to help U.S. food and agriculture businesses go global? Apply today and be part of something bigger.

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.

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.