Business Development Manager

Heritage Pork International, Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Heritage Pork International in the Midwest is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to expand our footprint in premium and specialty protein channels. This hunter-focused role rewards growth with national distributors and premium retail chains, leveraging an established book of business and industry relationships.

You will develop new accounts, represent the brand at trade shows, and work closely with ownership in a small, hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Established experience in pork, beef, or an adjacent specialty meat/protein category.
• Background in specialty or premium branded programs rather than large-scale commodity sales.
• Existing relationships with national distribution networks (Sysco, US Foods) and/or premium grocery chains strongly preferred.
• Hunter mentality — comfortable building new accounts and expanding a territory from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a book of business within specialty and premium protein channels.
• Identify and pursue new account opportunities with national distributors and premium grocery chains.
• Bring existing relationships and industry knowledge to accelerate growth.
• Represent the brand at trade shows and industry events.
• Collaborate closely with ownership and the broader team in a small, hands-on company environment.

Job description

For over 25 years, Heritage Pork International has been a boutique, high-end pork company producing and marketing specialty pork programs. Our flagship brand, Heritage Berkshire, is built on Berkshire (Kurobuta) genetics — a Japanese heritage breed known for exceptional marbling, tenderness, and flavor. Often described as the "Wagyu of pork," our product is raised by independent, family-owned farms across the Midwest using humane, sustainable practices, and produced in small, limited quantities. Our customers include high-end restaurants, specialty butcher shops, premium and Asian grocery chains, and national foodservice distribution across the country.

Position Overview

Heritage Pork International is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to expand our footprint in premium and specialty protein channels. This is a hunter-focused role for a seasoned sales professional who already carries an established book of business and relationships within the meat industry. You'll be responsible for developing new accounts, growing our presence with national distributors and premium retail chains, and bringing a specialty-program mindset to an already-thriving boutique brand.

What You'll Do

• Develop and grow a book of business within specialty and premium protein channels
• Identify and pursue new account opportunities with national distributors (e.g., Sysco, US Foods) and premium/specialty grocery chains
• Bring existing relationships and industry knowledge to accelerate Heritage Pork International's growth
• Represent the brand at trade shows and industry events
• Collaborate closely with ownership and the broader team in a small, hands-on company environment

What We're Looking For

• Established experience in pork, beef, or an adjacent specialty meat/protein category
• Background in specialty or premium branded programs rather than large-scale commodity sales
• Existing relationships with national distribution networks (Sysco, US Foods) and/or premium grocery chains strongly preferred
• Candidates from larger commodity-focused organizations with transferable relationships into premium retail/foodservice channels will also be considered
• A true hunter mentality — comfortable building new accounts and expanding a territory from the ground up
• Base salary: $80,000–$120,000, plus performance-based bonus distributed twice annually
• Health insurance, with employer-paid premiums
• Paid time off (accrual increases with tenure)

Additional Job Application Terms

This job is part of LinkedIn’s Full-Service Hiring beta program. Eligibility is limited to candidates located in and performing services in the United States, excluding those based in Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, South Carolina, or West Virginia.

We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible, and we understand that waiting to hear back can add to the anticipation. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks to progress you to the next stage. If you don’t hear from us in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with our team in the future, and we wish you the very best in your job search.