Strategic Food Sales & Account Manager

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package Available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Sales Account Manager to drive new product introductions, manage key accounts, and build customer partnerships across the US. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure pricing, availability, and on-time delivery while growing long-term revenue.

The role requires strong communication, relationship-building, and the ability to travel up to 80%. A Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in sales is expected, along with knowledge of food industry dynamics and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant sales experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct Sales Responsibility: Accountable for achieving budgeted sales of consumer goods to key customers.
• Communications and Product Management: Maintain knowledge of product management, marketing, and pricing to increase sales and satisfy customer demands.
• Customer Service: Ensure prompt and equitable disposition of customer issues; coordinate with corporate HQ.

Skills

Direct Sales

Communications

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

IRI

Nielsen

Perishable Group data

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Sales Account Manager to drive new product introductions, manage key accounts, and build customer partnerships across the US. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure pricing, availability, and on-time delivery while growing long-term revenue.

The role requires strong communication, relationship-building, and the ability to travel up to 80%. A Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in sales is expected, along with knowledge of food industry dynamics and