Who We Are

• At C.A. Carlin, we take brands to new heights. We are one of the leading privately held sales agencies in the industry. Thanks to nimble growth and associations with our operating partners, C.A. Fortune and C.A. Ferolie, we have built brand value that is unlike any other in the CPG industry.

What We Do

• Since our start in 1962, we have built industry relationships on the foundation of trust and action. We turn information into insight. We convert insight into programs. We drive programs that consistently deliver results to our clients, on their timeline.

• We have more than 300 associates and multiple offices throughout the country. Our portfolio includes iconic household brands and manufactures such as Kind, Beyond Meat, Green Giant, Ghirardelli, Godiva, Tootsie Roll, and more. In case you were wondering, yes – our headquarters in Schaumburg, IL does have a “chocolate room.

Overview of the Role

• The Business Support Specialist will support the sales team with administrative duties which include but are not limited to, sales presentations, client business reviews, data manipulation and preparation, customer forms, customer system maintenance, and other projects as assigned. This role will be an integral part of, supporting our sales team, Client relationships and retail partner relationships.
• In office full-time; Must be local to Rowlett TX / Dallas, TX

What You’ll do at C.A. Carlin

• Support the VP of Sales and Sales team in sales administrative duties
• Consistent and quality completion of assigned duties
• Ensure sales materials are available and supplied, including samples, sell sheets, specifications, IRC’s, etc
• Project management and support as assigned by the sales team

What You Should Bring to the Table

• 0-3 years of professional sales support experience
  
• Ability to work in-office 5 days a week
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented; enjoys working tasks to completion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable conversing with executive level client partners
  
• 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

You Will Stand Out if You Have

• Any experience working for or with a food & beverage broker/sales agency or consumer packaged goods
• An understanding of the food and beverage distribution network and retail landscape
• Extensive sales support or administrative experience

Perks

• Up to 26 days of PTO, accrual with tenure
• 11 paid company holidays per year
• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• 3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender)
• Medical, dental, and vision

• Paid company life insurance
• 401k with company match
• Summer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day)

Come As You Are

• C.A. Carlin is committed to making our company more inclusive. Diversity fuels our innovation and better connects us to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. Based on research, we know that women and other marginalized groups tend to apply to roles only when their experience perfectly matches the job description. That said, we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of qualifications, especially if this role aligns with your career trajectory.