Regional Sales Leader - Fast-Paced CPG Growth

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a driven Sales professional to introduce and place new products with customers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive long-term growth. You’ll lead broker relationships, develop sales plans, and execute promotions to meet regional objectives.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years in sales, with strong leadership, customer-focused selling, and a willingness to travel up to 50% to support food products across the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years’ relevant experience.
• 2+ years of team management or project leadership.
• Knowledge of the Consumer Packaged Goods industry dynamics.
• Understanding of customer-focused and fact-based selling (IRI, Nielsen data).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel ~50%.

Responsibilities

• Increase distribution of product lines and manage broker relationships.
• Train and monitor broker activities for consistency in selling.
• Plan regional sales and assist with proposals, presentations and calls.
• Provide sales training to Brokers on new/existing products.
• Drive sales plans and promotions in market and with brokers.
• Meet sales objectives by coordinating with internal functions.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales expertise

Leadership

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

IRI data

Nielsen data

Perishable Group data

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a driven Sales professional to introduce and place new products with customers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive long-term growth. You’ll lead broker relationships, develop sales plans, and execute promotions to meet regional objectives.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years in sales, with strong leadership, customer-focused selling, and a willingness to travel up to 50% to support food products across the United States.