[Remote] Sales Account Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Smithfield Foods is a leading consumer packaged goods company committed to sustainability and innovation. They are seeking a Sales Account Manager to introduce new products, execute business initiatives, and drive sales while maintaining strong customer relationships and collaborating with internal teams.

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

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