Jose Cortes

Jose Cortes, MBA, currently serves as the Senior Manager of International Sales and Logistics at Perdue Farms, a position held since July 2024. Prior to this role, Cortes was the Wholesale Manager at OK Foods Inc., where responsibilities included managing export and domestic poultry sales and pricing strategies. From April 2018 to October 2023, Cortes excelled as a Sales Account Specialist at Pilgrim's, overseeing a portfolio of national accounts and utilizing analytical insights for business growth. Earlier experience includes a Customer Service Representative position at Pilgrim's and an Associate Manager role at the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, where team leadership and revenue growth were key focuses. Cortes holds an MBA in Project Management and two Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration (Finance) and Computer Science from Southern New Hampshire University and Radford University, respectively.