National Accounts Leader, Foodservice Growth

Smithfield Foods; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Savannah, GA is seeking a National Accounts Manager to lead strategic national corporate accounts and expand foodservice partnerships. You will work closely with marketing, finance, and operations to craft compelling programs, secure placements, and drive long-term growth across key customers.

This role requires 8+ years in foodservice sales or related fields, a Bachelor's degree, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college and 8+ years' relevant non-commercial foodservice experience.
• Leadership: 2+ years of team management or project leadership.
• Industry knowledge: strong understanding of the dynamics of the food business industry or retail channels.
• Demonstrated experience of customer-focused and fact-based selling, including IRI, Neilsen and Perishable Group data.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, and adaptability.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead national strategic vision for corporate accounts and align initiatives with customer objectives.
• Empower a network of sales professionals and broker partners to deliver consistent messaging and growth across key categories.
• Collaborate with Business Management, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to optimize every aspect of the customer relationship.
• Drive category management strategies, product mixes, SKU rationalization, and new item launches.
• Provide leadership and coaching to build a high-performing sales team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Customer-focused selling

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Team leadership

Industry knowledge

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tibersoft

Blacksmith

Anaplan

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Savannah, GA is seeking a National Accounts Manager to lead strategic national corporate accounts and expand foodservice partnerships. You will work closely with marketing, finance, and operations to craft compelling programs, secure placements, and drive long-term growth across key customers.

This role requires 8+ years in foodservice sales or related fields, a Bachelor's degree, and proven leadership.