Protein Sales Specialist

Company: Marcus Food Company
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Training & development Vision insurance Are you looking for a job thats both challenging and rewarding? Do you want to work for a small company where your ideas are heard and you can see them put into action? Do you want to make an impact on our food systems? Are you a goal-oriented, ambitious, team player who is maybe even a little competitive? We'd love to chat with you! Who you are: A self-starter who loves to find solutions to complex problems. A dedicated team player, you dont shy away from talking to anyone and everyone you think might help you meet your customers needs. You see quotas and other performance goals as the bare minimum and thrive on exceeding expectations. People have called you tenacious, resourceful, and creative. Being in charge of your financial success is as important to you as impacting the world around you. Who we are: A successful, purpose-driven company working to make it easier to buy and sell protein so that we can reduce waste and promote sustainability. A fast-growing team of experts in their fields who are changing the game and growing heavy-hitting salespeople from the ground up. We live our core values and always do our best to do the right thing for ourselves, our customers, vendors, and one another. Candidate Requirements: Curious and skeptical Able to overcome resistance and work independently as well as with supervision Proven track record of accountability and teamwork Continual learner Intermediate-level knowledge of MS Office Desire to work in a remote environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong attention to detail Comfortable working on the phone and with strangers Key Responsibilities Build a robust pipeline by consistent prospecting and maintenance of strong relationships Meet all training, margin, activity, and any other assigned KPIs Manage transactions from end to end to facilitate a frictionless experience for buyers and sellers Follow SOPs and attend to transaction details to avoid unforced errors Manage ALL contacts, account details, and transaction data for all owned accounts in the CRM platform, keeping it up-to-date and accurate Collaborate with sales team members, vendor management team members, and all other departments to maintain a high level of customer service Candidate Requirements 2 years of sales experience, including cold calling Experience with supply chain and logistics management Positive reputation among contacts and colleagues Functional knowledge of various remote work and CRM software Candidate Preferences 2 years of B2B sales and/or trading experience. CRM experience Experience with executive negotiation Knowledge of the protein industry and food supply chain Tools and Programs (including but not limited to) Zoho CRM Google Workspace Apps Microsoft 365 Apps MS Teams Airtable MS Office Mac OS Working Conditions Remote, home office, and occasional travel to company events Daily typing and participating in virtual meetings, most often on camera Travel to customer sites for evaluation, negotiation, and customer support About Marcus Food Co. Marcus Food Co. is bringing efficiency and transparency to the protein trading industry. We are building a first-of-its-kind communications platform and setting the data standards for protein transactions of all sizes. The result of decades of experience and critical industry input, these standards have been collectively formulated and are mission-driven at their core. We aim to help every producer, buyer, and trader make better decisions by connecting them with the real-time information they need. Why? We believe that by empowering every stakeholder with data-driven insights, we can effectively change the future of our food system together. EEO Marcus Food Co. is working to change the face of our industry by promoting diversity, inclusion, equity, and collaboration across our team. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or any other non-merit characteristics.

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