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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for meat consultant in the United States is $18.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectMeat ConsultantMeat Inspector
CredentialsIndustry-specific certifications, food safety knowledgeFood safety certifications, regulatory training
Work EnvironmentConsulting firms, meat processing plants, farmsGovernment agencies, processing plants, inspection sites
Employer & Industry UsagePrivate companies, meat producers, consulting firmsGovernment agencies, regulatory bodies

Meat Consultants focus on advising meat producers on quality, safety, and processing improvements, while Meat Inspectors primarily enforce safety standards through inspections. Both roles require food safety knowledge and certifications, but Meat Inspectors are more involved in regulatory compliance, whereas Meat Consultants provide expert advice to optimize production processes.

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Infographic showing various Meat Consultant job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 68% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 29% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,449 per year, or $19 per hour.

Field Sales Consultant - Downtown Chicago

Chicago, IL • On-site

Buckhead Meat and Seafood
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Buckhead Meat and Seafoodexternal

Full-time

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Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position carries out and achieves a sales plan assigned by the Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) company. This individual achieves maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration with an assigned territory by effectively selling the companys products. He/she promote, sell, secures orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship approach. This role demonstrates products and services to existing/potential customers and assists them in selecting those best suited to their needs.

Territory: Downtown Chicago

Salary + Commission + Bonus

Base Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000

Commission & Bonus: Paid Out Monthly

BILINGUAL SPANISH PREFERRED

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory to generate new business for the Sysco Specialty Meat Group's (SSMG) products and services.

  • Make in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers.

  • Taking customer orders with SSMG goals in mind: sales and GP/Stop maximization.

  • Participate, review and oversee input of orders for customers via communication with inside sales partners.

  • React timely to customer problems and needs.

  • Review daily out of stocks, shortages, transportations issues and implement solutions quickly.

  • Review, analyze and react to daily/weekly sales and margin reports looking for improvement opportunities.

  • Keep abreast of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, trends and who the other distributors/sales organizations are in your market.

  • Participate in Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) training and customer events. Participate in Sales meetings held by Sysco Sales leaders.

  • Develop a relationship with accounts payable (A/P) contact at every account.

  • Participate and coordinate communication between them and SSMG account receivable manager/representative.

  • Implement Ask Early and Often to control days sales outstanding (DSOs) and know signs to know when to say No Ship or Cash on Delivery (COD).

  • Update bid files, customer profiles, and customer call sheets to ensure proper pricing and accuracy of needed items-thus reducing costly credits and returns.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

  • High School diploma

  • Preferred: 4-year degree in culinary arts, business, marketing, agriculture/animal science or related studies

Experience

  • 2-year prior food service culinary and/or sales background strongly preferred.

  • Experience in meat protein sales "COP" preferred


Professional Skills

  • Deep expertise of meat and seafood category or restaurant/culinary background with a shown capacity to quickly learn and apply new knowledge.

  • Consultative sales ability.

  • Must be self motivated and accountable for time management without constant supervisor direction.

  • Exhibit strong customer relations skills and a sense of urgency in meeting customer needs.

  • Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS Outlook.

  • Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred


DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY
Most important decisions made fully independently:

  • Approach to building relationships with customers/stakeholders.

  • Time and customer management.

  • Customer pricing.

  • Self-motivation.

Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):

  • Sales strategy.

  • Contract pricing and customer pricing.

  • Authorizing credits and returns.


ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING
Supervisor Title

  • Sales VP, Director, or Manager

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