Sales Account Manager

Smithfield Foods

. Introduce and place new products with customers.

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $97,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in customer relationship management and sales growth within the food business industry, leveraging strong communication and problem-solving skills to drive business initiatives and achieve sales targets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeCustomer-Focused SellingSales Growth StrategiesCritical ThinkingCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Sales ProjectionsOrder ManagementProduct ManagementMarket AnalysisData Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingOrganizational PlanningAdaptabilityTeam-OrientedRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

IRI DataNielsen DataPerishable Group Data

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Food Business IndustryRetail ChannelsConsumer GoodsCustomer RelationshipsLogistics Information

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Introduce and place new products with customers.
Execute business initiatives and drive sales for long-term growth.
Work directly with customers and cross-functionally with Business Management, Plant Operations, and other teams to deliver service and products.
Establish and maintain customer relationships through daily communications on pricing, product availability, and order management.
Achieve 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.
Maintain current knowledge of product management, marketing, and R&D efforts to increase sales and satisfy customer demand for new items.
Cultivate business relations with personnel at various levels to communicate product availability, logistics information, product specifications, and pricing.
Ensure prompt and equitable disposition of customer complaints or problems, including communication with corporate headquarters when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Capable of sitting for extended periods of time.
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Able to travel as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation package available: No
Comprehensive total rewards package
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity workplace