Manager Customer Development - Retail Poultry

StartupNWA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision and Rx benefits

Job summary

Tyson is seeking a Customer Development Manager to drive Retail Poultry sales, maximize market share, and build strong customer relationships across the Northern Kentucky region. You will develop merchandising plans, execute promotional programs, and evaluate broker performance with internal teams to meet AOP sales goals.

The role requires strategic planning experience, 5+ years in sales, and willingness to travel up to 12+ trips per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.
• 5+ years sales experience.
• Knowledge of Retail Poultry preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project management and/or strategic planning experience is required.
• Willingness to travel up to 12+ trips per year.

Responsibilities

• Sell Retail Poultry products and increase market share.
• Develop optimized merchandising plans to support promotions.
• Execute pricing and promotional programs based on profitability.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and grow account penetration.
• Lead broker meetings and provide direction on goals and objectives.

Skills

Sales acumen

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for selling Retail Poultry products, increasing market share through optimized merchandising plans, and executing actions that support and amplify customer promotions. The Customer Development Manager (CDM) is also responsible for maintaining strong customer relationships and increasing account penetration. The CDM will work to maximize volume potential and profitability while upholding Tyson’s standard of providing high-quality products and excellent customer service. Category responsibilities include, but are not limited to, RVAP, IQF, and Cornish business segments. This position is responsible for conducting product pricing and promotional programs based on customer, direct, and adjacent market profitability, as well as personal objectives. The CDM will also evaluate broker performance against mutually agreed-upon plans and objectives, conduct Retail Poultry sales meetings with brokers, and provide direction to broker managers on the goals and objectives of the Retail Poultry division. This position will work closely with internal partners across the Poultry business, including Customer Strategy and Execution, Sales, and Business Units, as well as external brokers and customers, to achieve AOP sales goals and profitability metrics.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.

Experience

• 5 plus years sales experience;
• Knowledge of Retail Poultry is preferred

Computer Skills

• Requires basic computer skills

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Special Skills

• Project management and/or strategic planning experience is required

Travel

• Up to 12 plus trips per year

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

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