Sales Representative

Smithfield Foods

. Represent the Smithfield Foods brand by introducing new products and building strategic customer relationships .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong product knowledge and customer engagement skills while managing key product categories and trade spend. Proficient in sales account management, effective communication, and collaboration across teams to drive performance metrics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencySales Account ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingTrade Spend Management

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Hard Skills

Sales ReportingDemand PlanningForecastingMerchandising StandardsProduct Knowledge

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsProblem-SolvingRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Sales-Related Software ToolsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Customer EngagementTrade ExecutionProduct DisplaysSales Performance TrackingBroker Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent the Smithfield Foods brand by introducing new products and building strategic customer relationships
Manage key product categories including bacon, ham, and fresh pork
Work cross-functionally with Business Management, Marketing, and Plant Operations
Gain experience in broker management, customer engagement, trade execution, and demand planning
Visit manufacturing facilities to strengthen product knowledge
Manage trade spend and support accurate forecasting
Provide administrative support to the sales team by coordinating daily work and managing documentation
Build and nurture long-term relationships with existing customers
Maintain clean, well-stocked, and visually appealing product displays across store locations
Replenish samples and uphold merchandising standards
Track and analyze daily and weekly sales performance with Account Managers
Update teams on promotional effectiveness
Support sales account development and growth by managing key metrics
Resolve customer complaints promptly and implement store-level initiatives
Travel throughout the assigned territory to engage current and prospective customers
Present product offerings using samples or catalogs and highlight features aligned with customer needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Currently enrolled college student with anticipated graduation by end of current school year may qualify
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to deliver clear presentations and build effective working relationships across teams and with customers
Ability to manage sales accounts, resolve customer issues, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment while meeting or exceeding performance metrics
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required
Local travel up to 80% of the time, with occasional overnight stays based on business needs
Experience using sales-related software tools for reporting, planning, and communication preferred
Capable of sitting for extended periods
Must be able to occasionally lift 25 lbs to 50 lbs
Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
Able to travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hands-on training
Real-world exposure
Growth opportunities
Relocation package not available
Base pay as part of a comprehensive total rewards package
Equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodation support