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Smithfield Foods · 3 hours ago

Sales Account Manager - Retail - San Antonio Metro

Texas, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. The Sales Account Manager will be responsible for introducing and placing new products with customers, executing organizational initiatives, and driving sales on key items with strategic customers for long-term growth.

Food and BeverageHospitality

Responsibilities

Accountable for achieving budgeted sales of consumer goods to key customers

Develops and achieves maximum sales volume consistent with realistic sales projections for accounts served

Maintain business with existing accounts for continued growth

Maintain current knowledge of Smithfield’s product management and research and development efforts in order to increase sales and satisfy customer requests for new items

Develop working relations with personnel at various levels in order to communicate product availability, logistics information, product specifications, and pricing as needed

Ensure prompt and equitable disposition of customer complaints or problems; this may require communication with corporate headquarters

Serves as backup for other sales associates as necessary

Qualification

Consumer Packaged GoodsCustomer focused sellingMicrosoft ExcelSAPCritical thinkingOrganizational planningAnalytical reasoningTeamworkCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ year's relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Must understand the dynamics of the Consumer Packaged Goods industry

Must have a solid understanding of customer focused and fact based selling, which may include IRI, Neilsen and Perishable Group data

Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills

High level of written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability

Must possess a valid driver's license

May travel up to 75% of the time

Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment

Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment