K-12 Foodservice Sales Account Manager

Tyson Foods; Bristol (RI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Long-Term Incentive Plan

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Sales Account Manager to cultivate relationships with assigned distributor and K-12 accounts across CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT. You will drive sales, negotiate programs, and prioritize efforts to meet market plans and volume targets.

The role requires 5+ years of outside sales experience in food service or related fields, a bachelor’s degree, and willingness to travel 20-30% in the territory. You will work cross-functionally to grow business and support trade programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years outside sales experience in Food Service or related field.
• Experience with K-12 accounts and distributors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and cultivate professional relationships with assigned accounts.
• Gather and maintain insights for key contacts, business size, risks and opportunities.
• Execute and manage strategic initiatives and sales plans.
• Collaborate with Trade teams to deliver sales plans and manage deductions.
• Provide customer sales support for events, meetings, and product samplings.
• Deliver against volume goals and manage pricing actions and mix.
• Manage T&E Budget and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Conflict resolution

Event planning

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking a Sales Account Manager to cultivate relationships with assigned distributor and K-12 accounts across CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT. You will drive sales, negotiate programs, and prioritize efforts to meet market plans and volume targets.

The role requires 5+ years of outside sales experience in food service or related fields, a bachelor’s degree, and willingness to travel 20-30% in the territory. You will work cross-functionally to grow business and support trade programs.