Strategic National Sales Lead for Category Growth

Hormel Foods; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Comprehensive benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Hormel Foods Corporation in the United States seeks a National Category Sales Manager – Retail Sales to lead the MegaMex category strategy and drive sustainable growth across brand portfolios. You will partner with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver profitable growth, market share gains, and customer-aligned execution.

The role requires 4+ years in Sales/Marketing/Sales Strategy, strong analytical skills, and leadership ability to coordinate cross-functional teams while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 4+ years in Sales/Marketing/Sales Strategy.
• Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic business plan to deliver sales and growth for assigned sauces portfolio.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between Marketing, Sales, Revenue Growth Management, Supply Chain, Finance, and Field Sales Strategy.
• Translate brand strategies into winning customer plans and negotiate with key retailers.
• Manage annual operating plans, volume targets, and trade investment strategies.
• Forecast and plan volume, net sales, trade spend, and gross margin; influence IBP with risks and opportunities.
• Provide insights-driven selling solutions and enable field teams with compelling category visions.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Diversity and teamwork

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Hormel Foods Corporation in the United States seeks a National Category Sales Manager – Retail Sales to lead the MegaMex category strategy and drive sustainable growth across brand portfolios. You will partner with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver profitable growth, market share gains, and customer-aligned execution.

The role requires 4+ years in Sales/Marketing/Sales Strategy, strong analytical skills, and leadership ability to coordinate cross-functional teams while