Premium Protein BD Lead — National Accounts

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, Inc. seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to expand its footprint in premium and specialty protein channels. This hunter-focused role targets new accounts and growth with national distributors and premium retailers while leveraging existing relationships to accelerate expansion.

You will bring a specialty-program mindset to a thriving boutique brand, collaborating closely with ownership and a small team in a 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.

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/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.

Skills

Distributor relationships

Hunter mentality

Business development

Premium branded programs

Meat industry sales

Job description

Heritage Pork International, Inc. seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to expand its footprint in premium and specialty protein channels. This hunter-focused role targets new accounts and growth with national distributors and premium retailers while leveraging existing relationships to accelerate expansion.

You will bring a specialty-program mindset to a thriving boutique brand, collaborating closely with ownership and a small team in a hands-on environment.