National Foodservice Accounts Leader

Smithfield Foods; Kentucky; On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a National Accounts Manager for Foodservice to drive national corporate account strategy and growth with top customers across healthcare, education, hospitality, and convenience channels.

You will partner with marketing, finance, and operations to optimize pricing, forecasting, and product initiatives while leading a network of sales professionals and broker partners to deliver sustainable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 8+ years in non-commercial foodservice or equivalent.
• Leadership experience: 2+ years in team management or project leadership.
• Knowledge of food business dynamics and retail channels.
• Experience with customer-focused selling and data (IRI, Nielsen, Perishable Group).
• Strong written/verbal communication, planning, and adaptability.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction for national corporate accounts, aligning goals and driving long-term partnerships and growth.
• Guide and support a network of sales professionals, broker partners, and cross-functional teams to execute initiatives.
• Collaborate with Business Management, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to optimize pricing, forecasting, and logistics.
• Develop category management strategies, balance portfolios, and launch new items to stay competitive.
• Foster leadership and employee development to create a positive, high-performing team.

Skills

Strategic vision

Team leadership

Sales analytics

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Fast-paced adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

8+ years non-commercial foodservice experience

Tools

Tibersoft

Blacksmith

Anaplan

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a National Accounts Manager for Foodservice to drive national corporate account strategy and growth with top customers across healthcare, education, hospitality, and convenience channels.

You will partner with marketing, finance, and operations to optimize pricing, forecasting, and product initiatives while leading a network of sales professionals and broker partners to deliver sustainable results.