Sales Specialist
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 75 - 65000
Posted on:
26-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Chicago Meat Authority (CMA) is proud to have celebrated 35 years in the food industry. Located in Chicagos historic Stockyards CMA is a forward thinking processor of value added beef pork and poultry items with a strong focus on selling the Healthcare Hotel and Institutional Markets (HRI) meat purveyors and Multi-unit regional and national chains up to and including big box addition CMA specializes in custom cuts for further processors including but not limited to grinding operations deli manufacturers and the prepared entrée market.
CMA is growing and seeking ambitious motivated people who want to launch or accelerate their sales career. This is a phone-based sales role where youll learn how to prospect build relationships and generate revenue. No prior experience in the food industry is necessary we provide comprehensive training to teach you the meat business from the ground up. This entry-level position offers hands-on learning and the opportunity to gain valuable industry skills and knowledge. What we need from you is energy persistence and the ability to curate and manage a pipeline of qualified leads.
Why CMA
At CMA we dont just hire salespeople we build them. Youll start in a high-energy inside sales role learning the meat business and building a sales foundation that can lead to a long-term career. Top performers are promoted into field sales and account management roles with larger earning potential.
What You Get To Do:
- Prospect new business by making outbound calls every day to targeted customer lists.
- Build relationships with CMA customers supporting their day-to-day needs and helping grow their business.
- Learn CMAs product line and the fundamentals of the meat industry through hands-on training and coaching.
- Maintain accurate CRM notes and track sales activity.
- Collaborate with senior sales leaders to develop your skills and advance into outside or key account sales roles.
- Perform any and all duties as assigned to support the sales team.
What Were Looking For:
- Ideal for recent graduates and early-career professionals this opportunity is designed for emerging talent eager to launch a successful career in professional sales.
- Strong communication skills confident phone presence and the persistence to make high volumes of calls.
- Highly motivated competitive and coachable- you bring the drive well provide the training.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where results matter.
- PC proficiency (email spreadsheets CRM basics).
- Bachelors degree preferred.
What We Value:
- Outgoing personality with great communication skills
- Goal-oriented and motivated by results
- Comfortable working in face-to-face environments
Compensation:
- Base salary: $65000 - $7500 depending on experience.
- Bonus potential: Fast-track performance bonuses for top performers.
Benefits:
- Health Benefits (Medical Dental Vision STD LTD LifeLock)
- 401(k) Employer Match - 50% of your first 6%
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Employee Perks:
- Meat Purchase Program
- On-site fitness center
- Bright Start 529 College Savings Plan
We Are Winning When:
We follow and are guided by our mission and we demonstrate our values every day!
To be the preferred supplier of our customers the preferred customer of our strategic suppliers and a model employer in our industry.
Chicago Meat Authority Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Account Executives
- Product Knowledge
- Account Management
- Communication
- CRM
- Salesforce
- Phone Calls
- RFP
- Sales Goals
- Powerpoint
- Technical Support
- Sales Support
About Company
Chicago Meat Authority offers you a full line of quality meat products - all trimmed and packed to the industry’s highest standards.
