Regional Sales Manager
Core
Regional Sales Manager responsible for strategic planning, team leadership, and hands-on sales execution to achieve regional sales goals and growth for Smithfield Foods' consumer packaged goods.
Role type
Senior Regional Sales Manager (Consumer Packaged Goods)
Builds
Distribution of pork products (bacon, ham, fresh pork) and new item placement in retail stores.
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods / Food & Beverage
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership, sales execution, new customer development, existing account expansion, broker relationship management, sales training, market analysis, critical thinking, problem solving, written and verbal communication.
Preferred skills
Understanding of IRI, Nielsen, and Perishable Group data, knowledge of product cuttings, adaptability.
Technologies
IRI, Nielsen, Perishable Group
Responsibilities
Manage Smithfield's Broker relationships to increase distribution; Train and monitor sales activities of Broker representatives; Meet directly with customers and key decision makers to maintain and increase sales; Develop and execute sales plans and promotions; Drive execution of key programs based on regional needs; Lead and coach sales team members.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership