Protein Sales Associate – 2027 – 1037280 Cargill, Inc

Farmer Veteran Coalition; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargill, a global leader in food and agriculture, invites you to join our Protein Sales Associate program. You will receive training in protein processing, USDA regulations, and core business functions, preparing you to become a sales professional in a multi-level team.

Upon completion, you will manage customer portfolios, promote protein products across Trade, Retail, and Foodservice, and participate in leadership development and plant visits. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited program.
• Geographically flexible and willing and able to relocate to various locations across the United States
• Right to work in the U.S. not based solely on student visa or visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Valid driver's license in the United States
• Strong written and oral communications

Responsibilities

• Apply broad theoretical job knowledge to sell directly to customers.
• Engage in all training/development programs as crafted.
• Solicit and deliver sales bids, proposals, presentations, and product demonstrations as guided.
• Identify and contact prospective customers.
• Build customer relationships that generate future sales and repeat business.
• Perform with minimal direction and independently handle complex issues
• Other duties as assigned; building reports, participating in projects

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Willing to travel

Bilingual Spanish & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who use new technologies, dynamic insights and over 157 years of experience to connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive.

At a Glance:

To be considered for employment, candidates must apply online and complete the entire application process. Complete applications are required prior to participating in an interview process.

Your Role:

Connect to meaningful work. Feed the world. Achieve your higher purpose. What if your ideas could nourish the world? As an associate, we transfer your knowledge and skills into profound experiences that positively impact our global community. From food to transportation, your innovative solutions, collaboration and dedication will evolve industries to tackle tomorrow's greatest challenges. And that's just the beginning. Because when your skills meet our unrivaled network and breadth of opportunity, your career is without bounds. Join our community to realize the impact of your work, help people around the world and connect with something greater.

Protein Sales Associate Position:

Our Protein Sales Associates receive individualized, localized and business facilitated training. They gain technical understanding of animal protein processing, including process flow, yields, variances, USDA regulations, accounting, and information technologies. Our team also receives additional training in core business functions, leadership development, professional sales, and career planning to prepare to become a sales professional. Development will be collaborative and delivered in a multi-level team environment to efficiently prepare you for an extraordinary career with protein! In time, you will actively engage and manage a customer portfolio promoting, selling, and merchandising Cargill Protein products.

Potential Business Areas:

• Trade Sales (Including Beef and Food Distribution)
• Retail Sales
• Protein Ingredient Sales
• Foodservice Sales

Training:

Think about the opportunity to join in a structured training and development program crafted to build specific skills and knowledge while being exposed to all facets of our Protein business operations. The training is designed to teach various aspects of the business prior to placement in an area that connects both the candidate interests and business needs. Portions of the training will include visits to plants, processing facilities, corporate and other offices.

• Leadership and development training
• Plant operations experiences
• Focused sales training
• Assigned business projects

This training enables the individual to become familiar with the workflow of business operations, and to develop knowledge of meat processing production, including food safety, products, markets, USDA and Cargill's global reach. Associates will receive training in a number of areas to learn skills and gain knowledge vital to succeed in a sales leadership role. Following the training program, associates will be placed in an account manager role that aligns the candidate with business needs.

Your Work:

• Apply broad theoretical job knowledge to sell directly to customers.
• Engage in all training/development programs as crafted.
• Solicit and deliver sales bids, proposals, presentations, and product demonstrations as guided.
• Identify and contact prospective customers.
• Build customer relationships that generate future sales and repeat business.
• Perform with minimal direction and independently handle sophisticated clerical, administrative, technical, and customer support issues while referring only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Other duties as assigned; building reports, participating in projects etc.

Compensation:

The expected salary for this position is $66,000. The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Our Benefits:

No matter who you are or where you are, we've designed our plans and programs to meet your needs. We want to help you take care of what's needed for today and offer protection to help with tomorrow's what-ifs. You'll have access to a wide variety of flexible and inclusive programs to meet your health, financial, and work/life needs to support you and help you succeed.

Learn more and explore Cargill's comprehensive and competitive benefits program at: Your Benefits | Cargill

Minnesota-based employees:

Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

Our Vibrant Community:

At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees' outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees. Learn more at: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. What a difference three words make. | Cargill

Job Locations:

Various U.S. locations may include Wichita KS or Dallas - Fort Worth, TX Office setting with travel to plants for training as needed.

Travel approximately 20% or less.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or have recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited program with a graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027
• Geographically flexible and willing and able to relocate to various locations across the United States
• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time as needed
• Valid driver's license in the United States
• Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
• Strong written and oral communications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in both Spanish and English
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited program with a major in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture Management or similar agricultural subject area
• Previous intern or co-op experience
• Overall 3.0 GPA or higher based off of a 4.0 scale
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with ability to influence decision-making
• Leadership experience

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.