Commodity Sales Specialist (Protein)

LeoForce; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Protein Commodity Trader to identify, sell, and move surplus protein inventories across beef, pork, chicken, and ground beef categories. In this highly visible role, you will work cross-functionally with procurement, operations, production planning, and commercial leadership to maximize inventory recovery and profitability.

The ideal candidate has an established network of protein buyers and distributors throughout the Western U.S.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in protein sales, commodity trading, meat distribution, or surplus food sales.
• Strong knowledge of beef, pork, chicken, and ground beef markets.
• Established relationships with protein distributors, wholesalers, foodservice customers, brokers, or traders across the Western United States.
• Experience selling within West Coast and regional protein markets.
• Proven ability to identify and capitalize on spot market opportunities and excess inventory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a network of buyers for surplus and commodity protein inventories.
• Sell fresh, frozen, short-dated, excess, distressed, and spot-market protein products.
• Identify opportunities to quickly move aging inventory and production overages.
• Monitor markets, pricing trends, and competitive activity across beef, pork, chicken, and ground beef.
• Negotiate pricing, freight, and terms to maximize margin recovery.
• Maintain visibility into inventory positions and aging products.
• Expand relationships with distributors, wholesalers, processors, exporters, and industrial customers.

Skills

Protein sales

Relationship building

Market analysis

Job description

Job Description

Commodity Sales Specialist (Protein)

Experience: Manager

Salary: $125,000 - $145,000 per year

Job Details

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We're seeking a Protein Commodity Trader to identify, sell, and move surplus and opportunistic protein inventories across beef, pork, chicken, and ground beef categories. In this highly visible role, you'll work cross-functionally with procurement, operations, production planning, and commercial leadership to maximize inventory recovery, capitalize on market opportunities, and improve overall profitability.

The ideal candidate has an established network of protein buyers and distributors throughout the Western U.S. and thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven trading environment.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and grow a network of buyers for surplus and commodity protein inventories
• Sell fresh, frozen, short-dated, excess, distressed, and spot-market protein products
• Identify opportunities to quickly move aging inventory and production overages
• Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends, and competitive activity across beef, pork, chicken, and ground beef
• Partner with procurement, operations, and production teams to proactively manage inventory opportunities and risks
• Negotiate pricing, freight, and transaction terms to maximize margin recovery
• Maintain daily visibility into inventory positions, production overages, and aging product
• Expand relationships with specialty distributors, wholesalers, processors, exporters, and industrial customers
• Track sales activity, inventory movement, and market intelligence while supporting inventory optimization initiatives

What We're Looking For:

• 4+ years of experience in protein sales, commodity trading, meat distribution, or surplus food sales
• Strong knowledge of beef, pork, chicken, and ground beef commodity markets
• Established relationships with specialty distributors, protein wholesalers, foodservice customers, brokers, or traders throughout the Western United States
• Experience selling within West Coast and regional protein markets
• Proven ability to identify and capitalize on spot market and opportunistic sales
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Experience in protein trading, commodity protein sales, ground beef and beef trim markets
• Surplus, excess, or distressed inventory management
• Export protein channels
• Logistics and freight coordination
• Knowledge of USDA protein specifications and industry terminology

A bit about us:

Join a high-performing commercial team that's passionate about moving markets, building relationships, and creating innovative protein solutions. With executive visibility, a collaborative culture, and the opportunity to work across multiple protein categories, you'll play a key role in driving growth and profitability.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation with a strong base salary plus performance-based bonus opportunities.
• High-impact, visible role working directly with executive leadership on key commercial initiatives.
• Own your market with the autonomy to build relationships, drive sales, and make an immediate impact.
• Career growth opportunities with a growing organization that values entrepreneurial thinking and results.

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