Regional Sales Manager

Smithfield Foods

. Achieve regional sales goals and growth through effective sales planning and execution .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in achieving sales goals through effective planning and execution, with a strong focus on customer relationship management and team leadership in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Planning And ExecutionTeam Management And DevelopmentCustomer Relationship ManagementConsumer Packaged Goods KnowledgeData-Driven Sales Strategies

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Hard Skills

Sales TrainingSales PresentationsSales ProposalsProduct DemonstrationSyndicated Data AnalysisProject LeadershipAccount-Specific Marketing ProgramsProduct Cutting KnowledgeSales Incentives ImplementationBroker Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational Planning

Tools & Technologies

IRINielsenPerishable Group Data

Industry Keywords

Consumer Packaged GoodsSales TargetsCustomer Focused SellingTeam CollaborationMarket Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Achieve regional sales goals and growth through effective sales planning and execution
Lead and collaborate with the sales team to achieve sales targets
Develop new customers and maintain and expand existing customer relationships
Introduce and place new products with customers
Execute business initiatives and drive sales of key items with strategic customers
Collaborate with broker partners to drive consumer packaged goods execution, distribution, and new item placement
Manage Smithfield’s broker relationships to increase product-line distribution
Train and monitor broker representatives’ sales activities
Plan regional sales and assist with sales proposals, presentations, and sales calls
Provide product sales training to brokers
Direct broker-team meeting attendance and in-market company initiatives
Meet customers and key decision makers to maintain and increase sales
Develop and deliver formal presentations and proposals
Provide samples and demonstrate products during the sales process
Drive execution of region-specific programs, sales incentives, and account-specific marketing programs
Implement and customize Smithfield sales plans and promotions
Use syndicated data and other resources to drive sales plans
Coordinate with company functions to meet sales objectives
Drive a positive employee experience through leadership, development, and coaching

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership required
Must understand the dynamics of the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Must have a solid understanding of customer focused and fact based selling, including IRI, Nielsen and Perishable Group data
Understanding of product cuttings – comfort and knowledge of product attributes
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
High level of written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability
Work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
Respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
Possess a valid driver’s license
Willing and able to travel at least 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive total rewards package
Relocation package not available