Posted: 07-Nov-25
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $25–$40 per hour
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Company Description
Don Lee Farms creates premium burgers, bowls, and tacos for America's top markets. As a multigenerational family-run company, we specialize in delivering delicious and convenient food options. Our products can be found at leading retailers like Trader Joe's, Costco, Walmart, and Sam's Club. Whether under the Don Lee Farms® brand or other store labels, we make mealtimes hassle-free with our quality foods.
About the Role
We are seeking a Sales & R&D Project Coordinator to support our Sales and R&D teams in moving projects forward, preparing for customer meetings, and ensuring smooth execution of product launches. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and wants a clear path to grow into sales or account management at Don Lee Farms.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Sales and R&D teams to advance up to 100 projects at a time from concept to launch.
- Enter and maintain accurate product and project data in customer portals.
- Coordinate across departments (R&D, operations, quality) to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
- Join customer meetings and presentations, presenting product in support of the sales team, capturing action items, and ensuring timely follow-through (travel required).
- Support the sales team with materials, presentations, and follow-up for key customer meetings.
- Assist with order tracking, reporting, and general sales support as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
- 1+ year of professional experience (internships and part-time work welcome).
The expected range for this role is $65,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and performance.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with customers and internal teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Commitment to developing a long-term career with Don Lee Farms in sales and commercialization.