Growth-Driven Food Sales Account Manager

Smithfield Foods; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in the United States is seeking a Sales Account Manager to drive growth by introducing and placing new products with customers, aligning with cross-functional teams.

You will build and maintain relationships with key accounts, manage pricing, product availability and order flow, and work with Business Management to deliver results.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel up to 80%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of the food business industry or retail channels.
• Experience of customer-focused and fact-based selling with data sources such as IRI and Nielsen.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Direct sales to achieve budgeted consumer goods sales with key customers.
• Maintain knowledge of product management, marketing and R&D to meet customer demands and grow sales.
• Cultivate business relations to communicate product availability, logistics information, pricing and specs.
• Establish and maintain customer relationships with daily pricing and order communications.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Customer-focused selling

Team-oriented

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Smithfield Foods in the United States is seeking a Sales Account Manager to drive growth by introducing and placing new products with customers, aligning with cross-functional teams.

You will build and maintain relationships with key accounts, manage pricing, product availability and order flow, and work with Business Management to deliver results.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel up to 80%.