K-12 Foodservice Sales Growth Manager

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Sales Account Manager in the Foodservice sector to cultivate relationships with distributors and K-12 operators, negotiate pricing, and grow business. You will work cross-functionally to meet market plans, manage expenses, and drive incremental items while achieving volume targets.

The role requires at least 5 years of outside sales in relevant channels, a bachelor's degree, and strong communication and negotiation abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years outside sales experience in Food Service, Food Service Manufacturing, or Distributor Sales.
• K-12 experience and commodity reprocessing experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and cultivate professional relationships with identified accounts to achieve business objectives.
• Gather and maintain key account insights: contacts, size, risks/opportunities, competition, timing.
• Collaborate with trade teams to deliver and exceed sales plans and manage marketing programs.

Skills

Outside sales

Food service

Negotiation skills

Event planning

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking a Sales Account Manager in the Foodservice sector to cultivate relationships with distributors and K-12 operators, negotiate pricing, and grow business. You will work cross-functionally to meet market plans, manage expenses, and drive incremental items while achieving volume targets.

The role requires at least 5 years of outside sales in relevant channels, a bachelor's degree, and strong communication and negotiation abilities.