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Business Development Manager | Protein & Commodity Sales ????

Department

Sales
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Employment Type

Full-Time | Exempt
Pay Range:
$110,00- $125,000
RW Zant, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to expand our custom cut protein business throughout Southern California and beyond.
If you're a results-driven sales professional with experience in protein, meat, poultry, beef, pork, foodservice, or wholesale food distribution, this is an exciting opportunity to join an industry leader known for quality products, exceptional service, and lasting customer relationships.
In this role, you'll 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.

What You'll Do
As our Business Development Manager, you will:
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.

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications ✔ Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
✔ 5+ years of Business Development, Outside Sales, or Account Management experience
✔ Experience in the meat, poultry, protein, foodservice, food manufacturing, or food distribution industry
✔ Proven success developing new business while growing existing customer accounts
✔ Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
✔ Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications ⭐ Experience selling custom cut protein products
⭐ Bilingual (English/Spanish)
⭐ Experience working with cold chain logistics or perishable food products
You'll join a collaborative organization that values innovation, integrity, and exceptional customer service. Personal. Build meaningful relationships with customers across Southern California. Make a direct impact on business growth and customer success.

Business Development Manager
Outside Sales Representative
Territory Sales Manager
Foodservice Sales Representative
Protein Sales Manager
Meat Sales Representative
Commodity Sales Representative
National Account Manager
Key Account Manager
Food Distribution Sales Representative
If you're passionate about building relationships, winning new business, and helping customers succeed, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the RW Zant team—where great people, great products, and great partnerships come together.

Zant is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not permit discrimination against or harassment of any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, or on the basis of any personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.