Manager Customer Development - Retail Poultry

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 114,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Customer Development Manager to drive sales of Retail Poultry products and expand market share through strategic merchandising plans. You will nurture relationships with Hy-vee and other retailers, optimize promotions, and work with internal partners to achieve sales and profitability targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of sales experience, with travel up to 6 trips per year. Located in Des Moines, IA Metro area, 1st shift, on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.
• 5+ years sales experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Project management or strategic planning experience required.
• Travel up to 6 trips per year.

Responsibilities

• Sell Tyson Retail Poultry products and grow market share.
• Develop optimized merchandising plans to support promotions.
• Build and maintain strong retailer relationships (e.g., Hy-vee).
• Collaborate with internal teams to hit AOP sales goals and profitability.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Preferred Location: Des Moines, IA Metro Area 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 developing and maintaining strong customer relationships with Hy-vee and other retailers. The CDM will work to maximize volume potential and profitability while upholding Tyson’s standard of providing high-quality products and excellent customer service.

Job Details

SUMMARY

Preferred Location: Des Moines, IA Metro Area. 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 developing and maintaining strong customer relationships with Hy-vee and other retailers. 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. 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

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 6 trips per year

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate

$114,000.00 - $192,000.00

Incentives

Annual Incentive Plan: Yes

Long-Term Incentive Plan: No

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