Senior Key Accounts Leader - Strategic Growth & Partnerships

Smithfield Foods; California; Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Smithfield Foods is looking for a Senior Sales Account Manager in the United States to grow major customer accounts and drive long‑term partnerships. You will lead strategic initiatives, manage pricing and product availability, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions for key retailers.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with a Sales Director or Regional Manager, and travel up to 75% to support top accounts and market expansion.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in Business or related field and 5+ years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is 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.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and may travel up to 75% of the time.
• Ability to work well in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Communications and Product Management: Maintain current knowledge of Smithfield’s product management, marketing, R&D efforts to increase sales and satisfy customer demands for new items.
• Customer Service: Ensure prompt and equitable disposition of customer complaints or problems; this may require communication with corporate headquarters.
• Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

Kenntnisse

Sales expertise

Relationship building

Communication

Critical thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Smithfield Foods is looking for a Senior Sales Account Manager in the United States to grow major customer accounts and drive long‑term partnerships. You will lead strategic initiatives, manage pricing and product availability, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions for key retailers.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with a Sales Director or Regional Manager, and travel up to 75% to support top accounts and market expansion.