Sales Account Manager

Smithfield Foods is a leading consumer packaged goods company committed to sustainability and innovation. The Sales Account Manager will be responsible for introducing and placing new products with customers, executing business initiatives, and driving sales for long-term growth.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for achieving budgeted sales of consumer goods to key customers. Develop and achieve maximum sales volume consistent with sales projections for accounts served. Maintain business with existing accounts for continued growth
• Maintain current knowledge of Smithfield’s product management, marketing , R&D efforts in order to increase sales and satisfy customer demands for new items. Cultivate business relations with personnel at various levels in order to communicate product availability, logistics information, product specifications, and pricing as needed
• Ensure prompt and equitable disposition of customer complaints or problems; this may require communication with corporate headquarters

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
• Knowledge of the dynamics of the food business industry or retail channels
• Experience of customer-focused and fact-based selling, including IRI, Nielsen and Perishable Group data
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, and adaptability
• Respectful, approachable and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
• Ability to work well in fast paced, dynamic environment
• Possess a valid driver's license
• May travel up to 80% of the time