What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Representative position at Smithfield Packaged Meats Sales Corp?
If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity **Must be located in the Kansas City, MO area. As a Sales Team member, your primary responsibility would be introducing and placing new products with customers, executing organizational initiatives, and driving sales on key items with strategic customers for long-term growth. Whether it is bacon, ham, fresh pork or another product category you will work directly with the customers and cross-functional with everyone from Business Management to our Plant Operations to deliver the service and products to our customers and consumers. Additional duties include maintaining merchandise areas in appearance, stocking, and other general retail duties. Our Sales Representative is an entry level sales role designed to expose individuals to all aspects of a sales position including selling to our customers, broker management, product training including visits to all relevant manufacturing facilities, trade and deduction management. This includes trade applications, forecasting and demand planning. Core Responsibilities Provide administrative support for the sales team to include coordination of workflow Support and continuously develop relationships with current retail customers Maintains well-stocked and presentable shelves throughout the entire store; replenishes samples when needed. Update account managers on sales around promotions Track weekly, daily sales via customers internal data Assist Account Managers with any projects related to their retailers Collaborate with Account Managers on Weekly/Daily sales reporting and Promotional Planners for customers Manages metrics to meet or exceed all assigned sales objectives including volume, profit, and expense associated with selling products to all accounts. Support and continuously develop relationships with current customers. Manage and develop sales accounts. Evaluate customer complaints and resolve issues; maintains customer account relationships. Fiscally accountable for managing within an assigned budget. Ensures that sales account initiatives are implemented and executed at store level. Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes salable features. Other duties may be assigned The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Company will consider a currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current school year as qualified. Knowledge of and experience with Spreadsheet, Word Processing, and Sales software. Planning, organization, and execution skills. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills Proven ability to build and maintain strong, effective relationship with customers and functional groups Competent in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to work both independently and as a team player with a willingness to help other employees when needed. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. continuously 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 with team and customers Valid driver’s license required with a good driving record Local travel required up to 100% of the time; some overnight stays may be required Salary Range 47,500 - 71,125 Relocation Package Available No Eligible for Company Vehicle Yes EEO Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595. At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children. Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Not finding the right fit? 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