Sales Representative

Smithfield Foods; Kansas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Kansas is seeking a driven Sales Representative to introduce new products, build strategic customer relationships, and collaborate with internal teams to drive results in bacon, ham, and fresh pork categories.

You will gain experience in broker management, customer engagement, trade execution, and demand planning, with hands-on training and growth opportunities. Travel within the territory is required to engage retailers and demonstrate products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to present effectively.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record; local travel up to 80% of time.

Responsibilities

• Sales Administration & Workflow Coordination: provide comprehensive admin support and coordinate daily work.
• Customer Relationship Development: build long-term relationships and deliver tailored solutions.
• Retail Execution & Merchandising: maintain displays and support merchandising standards across stores.

Skills

Sales

Relationship building

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Are you a driven and motivated Sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, building relationships with customers, collaborating with great internal teams, being innovative to achieve business results? Join one of the country's top consumer packaged goods companies, Smithfield Foods! We have built a culture that places value on our employees, our animals, the environment and the communities we all share. Smithfield Foods and our Sales teams are consistently evolving and looking for individuals that can help foster relationships and achieve results to impact our bottom line!

As a Sales Representative, you will represent our brand by introducing new products and building strategic customer relationships. This role manages key product categories such as bacon, ham, and fresh pork, while working cross-functionally with Business Management, Marketing and Plant Operations to ensure strong execution in the marketplace. You will gain experience in broker management, customer engagement, trade execution, and demand planning. Expect to visit manufacturing facilities to strengthen product knowledge, manage trade spend, and support accurate forecasting. This entry-level role is designed to launch your sales career with hands‑on training, real-world exposure, and growth opportunities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Sales Administration & Workflow Coordination: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the sales team by coordinating daily work, managing documentation, and ensuring timely communication with customers to keep sales operations running smoothly.
• Customer Relationship Development: Build and nurture long-term relationships with existing customers by providing consistent support, understanding their evolving needs, and delivering tailored solutions that drive satisfaction and loyalty.
• Retail Execution & Merchandising: Maintain clean, well-stocked, and visually appealing product displays across all store locations; ensure samples are replenished and merchandising standards are upheld to enhance the customer shopping experience and support brand visibility.
• Sales Reporting & Promotional Tracking: Collaborate with Account Managers to track and analyze daily and weekly sales performance; update teams on promotional effectiveness to inform future planning and execution.
• Account Management & Issue Resolution: Support the development and growth of sales accounts by managing key metrics, resolving customer complaints promptly, and ensuring that all store-level initiatives are implemented effectively to meet or exceed sales objectives.
• Territory Coverage & Product Demonstration: Travel throughout the assigned territory to engage with current and prospective customers, present product offerings using samples or catalogs, and highlight key features that align with customer needs and drive purchasing decisions.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Education & Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Company will consider a currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current school year as qualified.
• Technical & Software Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear presentations and build effective working relationships across teams and with customers.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to manage sales accounts, resolve customer issues, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment while meeting or exceeding performance metrics.
• Travel & Licensing: A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required; local travel up to 80% of the time is expected, with occasional overnight stays based on business needs.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Experience using sales-related software tools for reporting, planning, and communication, preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Capable of sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up 25lbs to 50 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.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The expected pay range for this position is $50,000 - $70,000 annually.

Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of thesalary or hourly wagethe company reasonably expects to pay for a positionat the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate's qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.

Relocation Package AvailableNo

EEO Information

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.