Strategic Sales Account Manager, NY/NJ Distributors

Tyson Foods; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Job summary

Tyson Foods seeks a Sales Account Manager for the Metro NY / New Jersey area. You will cultivate relationships with distributors and key operators, drive new product launches, negotiate contracts, and align with cross-functional teams to meet mix and volume targets within Tyson’s value-added product tiers.

You’ll manage pricing strategies to hit volume goals while traveling 30–50% and collaborating with broker counterparts and business units to deliver against sales plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years outside sales experience in Food Service, Food Service Manufacturing, or Distributor Sales.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of motivational leadership and conflict resolution.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
• Willing to travel 30–50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture relationships with distributors and key accounts to achieve business objectives.
• Gather and maintain key insights for assigned accounts including size of business and product opportunities.
• Track progress and report status to stakeholders.
• Manage strategic initiatives and coordinate with Business Development Distribution and broker teams.
• Support sales events, such as product sampling and presenting key features.

Skills

Outside sales

Food service knowledge

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tyson Foods seeks a Sales Account Manager for the Metro NY / New Jersey area. You will cultivate relationships with distributors and key operators, drive new product launches, negotiate contracts, and align with cross-functional teams to meet mix and volume targets within Tyson’s value-added product tiers.

You’ll manage pricing strategies to hit volume goals while traveling 30–50% and collaborating with broker counterparts and business units to deliver against sales plans.