Marketing & Sales Assistant

Sales & Marketing Associate Heritage Pork International About Heritage Pork International For over 25 years, Heritage Pork International has been a boutique, high-end pork company producing and marketing specialty pork programs. Our flagship brand, Heritage Berkshire, is built on Berkshire (Kurobuta) genetics — a Japanese heritage breed known for exceptional marbling, tenderness, and flavor. Often described as the "Wagyu of pork," our product is raised by independent, family-owned farms across the Midwest using humane, sustainable practices, and produced in small, limited quantities. Our customers include high-end restaurants, specialty butcher shops, premium grocery chains, and national foodservice distribution across the country. Heritage Pork International is looking for an entry-level Sales & Marketing Associate to join our small, hands-on team based in the Sioux City, IA area. This role is ideal for someone early in their career — recent graduates or those with minimal professional experience are encouraged to apply. You'll be trained directly by our leadership team, with hands-on exposure to our farms and production facilities, and will grow into supporting both our sales and marketing efforts as you develop product and industry knowledge. This is a foundational role with a clear path to grow into a full sales position managing your own accounts. Learn our products and business inside and out — including hands-on time at partner farms and our production/processing facilities Assist in maintaining and servicing existing client accounts, helping fulfill orders and manage day-to-day account needs Support the sales team with materials such as presentations, sales decks, and product samples Represent Heritage Pork International at industry trade shows (2–3 major shows per year, plus smaller regional events) Support marketing and advertising coordination tied to sales efforts Grow over time into identifying and developing new account opportunities Entry-level candidate — recent graduate or early-career professional Comfortable working on-site, including time spent at farms and production/processing environments Proficient with basic computer and presentation tools (e.g., Background or coursework in agriculture, food, or business is a plus, but not required 45,000–$50,000, plus performance-based bonus Clear growth path toward a full sales role with your own book of accounts Health insurance, with employer-paid premiums Additional Job Application Terms This job is part of LinkedIn’s Full-Service Hiring beta program.