Regional Sales Leader - Travel 50% & Growth Impact

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to drive distribution and growth across a regional territory. The role combines strategic planning, hands-on sales execution, and leadership of a sales team to place new products with customers.

You will collaborate with brokers and internal teams to hit regional sales goals, develop strategic initiatives, and expand key accounts while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college and 5+ years' relevant experience; or equivalent.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management or project leadership.
• Must understand the dynamics of the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
• Strong data-driven selling using IRI, Nielsen and Perishable Group data.
• Understanding of product cuttings and attributes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, planning, teamwork, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Increase distribution of product lines by managing broker relationships.
• Maintain and increase sales with customers and key decision makers.
• Develops and makes formal presentations and proposals.
• Execute sales plans and promotions aligned with regional needs.
• Lead and coach teams to drive a positive employee experience.

Skills

Team management

Relationship building

Strategic sales planning

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

IRI data

Nielsen data

Perishable Group data

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to drive distribution and growth across a regional territory. The role combines strategic planning, hands-on sales execution, and leadership of a sales team to place new products with customers.

You will collaborate with brokers and internal teams to hit regional sales goals, develop strategic initiatives, and expand key accounts while maintaining strong customer relationships.