Protein Sales Growth Manager, SoCal

Honor Foods; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

RW Zant is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to expand our custom cut protein business throughout Southern California and beyond. You will develop new business opportunities, strengthen key customer partnerships, and work closely with production and operations teams to deliver customized protein solutions that help our customers succeed.

In this role, you'll travel regularly to meet customers, build strategic accounts, and drive growth through consultative selling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years in Business Development, Outside Sales, or Account Management
• Experience in meat, poultry, protein, foodservice, or food distribution industry
• Proven success developing new business and growing accounts
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow custom cut poultry, beef, pork, and protein product lines.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across wholesale, foodservice, institutional, and retail markets.
• Expand existing customer relationships through strategic account management and consultative selling.
• Negotiate pricing and business agreements while maintaining profitability goals.
• Prepare customer presentations, proposals, and business reviews.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Customer Service, and Leadership to ensure outstanding customer experiences.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, account plans, and performance reporting.
• Travel regularly throughout your assigned territory to meet with customers and develop new business.

Skills

Negotiation

Presentation

Relationship building

CRM

Communication

Organization

Industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RW Zant is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to expand our custom cut protein business throughout Southern California and beyond. You will develop new business opportunities, strengthen key customer partnerships, and work closely with production and operations teams to deliver customized protein solutions that help our customers succeed.

In this role, you'll travel regularly to meet customers, build strategic accounts, and drive growth through consultative selling.