Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Smithfield Foods is a leading consumer packaged goods company dedicated to sustainably feeding people around the world. The Sales Account Manager will be responsible for introducing and placing new products with customers, executing business initiatives, and driving sales for long-term growth while maintaining customer relationships.
Responsibilities
- 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. Maintain business with existing accounts for continued growth
- Communications and Product Management: Maintain current knowledge of Smithfield’s product management, marketing, R&D efforts in order to increase sales and satisfy customer demands for new items. Cultivate business relations with personnel at various levels in order to communicate product availability, logistics information, product specifications, and pricing as needed
- Customer Service: Ensure prompt and equitable disposition of customer complaints or problems; this may require communication with corporate headquarters
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, 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
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
- High level of written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, and adaptability
- Respectful, approachable and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
- Ability to work well in fast paced, dynamic environment
- Possess a valid driver's license
- May travel up to 80% of the time
Benefits
- Relocation Package Available
Company Overview
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. It was founded in 1936, and is headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://smithfieldfoods.com.