Business Development Manager – Protein and Commodity Sales

Job overview

The Business Development Manager – Protein and Commodity Sales role is based in Los Angeles, CA. The posting describes a full-time position; work arrangement is not specified. The stated pay range is $110,000–$125,000. R.W. Zant sells custom-cut protein products and emphasizes customer service and supply-chain improvement. The manager grows the custom-cut protein business by developing new accounts, expanding customer relationships, and coordinating with production and operations. The role supports sales growth and customer success through consultative selling, account management, market analysis, and regular territory travel.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute sales plans for custom-cut poultry, beef, pork, and protein products
• identify new business in wholesale, foodservice, institutional, and retail markets
• manage customer accounts
• negotiate pricing and agreements
• prepare presentations, proposals, and business reviews
• collaborate with internal teams
• analyze market and customer trends
• maintain forecasts and account plans
• travel throughout the assigned territory to meet customers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

business development manager

protein sales

commodity sales

custom-cut protein

foodservice

wholesale food distribution

los angeles ca

r.w. zant

full-time

$110k–$125k

territory travel

account management

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Career growth
• customer-facing work across Southern California
• collaboration with an experienced leadership team
• opportunity to contribute directly to business growth and customer success.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, five or more years of business development, outside sales, or account management experience, and experience in meat, poultry, protein, foodservice, food manufacturing, or food distribution. Regular territory travel is required.

About the employer

R.W. Zant is hiring for this role. Industry: Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers. Sector: 42.