Sales Account Manager

Smithfield Packaged Meats Sales Corp; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Sales Account Manager to build strong customer relationships, drive sales growth, and support a culture of respect and accountability.

You will introduce and place new products with customers, execute business initiatives, and drive long-term growth across product categories. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience, knowledge of food retail dynamics, and a proven ability to leverage data to inform selling strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of the food business industry or retail channels.
• Experience of customer-focused selling with IRI, Nielsen and Perishable Group data.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• High level of written and verbal communication, organizational planning, and adaptability.
• Respectful, approachable and team-oriented while building strong working relationships.
• Ability to work well in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Direct Sales Responsibility: Achieve budgeted sales of consumer goods to key customers.
• Develop and achieve maximum sales volume consistent with projections for accounts served.
• Maintain business with existing accounts for continued growth.
• Maintain knowledge of Smithfield’s product management, marketing, and R&D to increase sales.
• Cultivate business relations to communicate product availability, logistics, pricing as needed.
• Address customer complaints promptly; may involve communication with corporate headquarters.

Skills

Customer-focused selling

Data-driven selling (IRI/Nielsen)

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Adaptability

Driver's license

Willingness to travel up to 80%

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2+ years experience

Job description

THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING

Smithfield Foods is a leading consumer packaged goods company that prioritizes sustainability, ethical practices, and community impact. The Sales Account Manager role focuses on building strong customer relationships, driving sales growth, and supporting a culture of respect, communication, and accountability.

As a motivated Sales professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, you will collaborate with internal teams, innovate to achieve business results, and contribute to the company's long‑term success. The position involves introducing and placing new products with customers, executing business initiatives, and driving sales for long‑term growth across a variety of product categories.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Direct Sales Responsibility: Accountable for achieving budgeted sales of consumer goods to key customers.
• Develop and achieve maximum sales volume consistent with sales projections for accounts served.
• Maintain business with existing accounts for continued growth.
• Communications and Product Management: Maintain current knowledge of Smithfield’s product management, marketing, R&D efforts in order to increase sales and satisfy customer demands for new items.
• Cultivate business relations with personnel at various levels in order to communicate product availability, logistics information, product specifications, and pricing as needed.
• Customer Service: Ensure prompt and equitable disposition of customer complaints or problems; this may require communication with corporate headquarters.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

Knowledge of the dynamics of the food business industry or retail channels.

Experience of customer‑focused and fact‑based selling, including IRI, Nielsen and Perishable Group data.

Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

High level of written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, and adaptability.

Respectful, approachable and team‑oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Ability to work well in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Possess a valid driver’s license.

May travel up to 80% of the time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Capable of sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Able to travel as needed.

RELOCATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non‑job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

BENEFITS & PROGRAMS

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out‑of‑pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future.
• We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
• Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

ABOUT US

Headquartered inSmithfield, Virginia,since 1936,Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com.

We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities.

Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high‑quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.