Sales Representative at Smithfield Foods | Food Industry Sales
Overview
Drive revenue by representing Smithfield Foods and building strategic customer relationships. Manage key product categories such as bacon ham and fresh pork while collaborating with internal teams. This entry-level role provides hands-on training and growth opportunities.
What You'll Do6
- 1Provide comprehensive administrative support to the sales team by coordinating daily work managing documentation and ensuring timely communication with customers to keep sales operations running smoothly.
- 2Build and nurture long-term relationships with existing customers by providing consistent support understanding their evolving needs and delivering tailored solutions that drive satisfaction and loyalty.
- 3Maintain clean well-stocked and visually appealing product displays across all store locations ensuring samples are replenished and merchandising standards are upheld to enhance the customer shopping experience and support brand visibility.
- 4Collaborate with Account Managers to track and analyze daily and weekly sales performance updating teams on promotional effectiveness to inform future planning and execution.
- 5Support the development and growth of sales accounts by managing key metrics resolving customer complaints promptly and ensuring that all store-level initiatives are implemented effectively to meet or exceed sales objectives.
- 6Travel throughout the assigned territory to engage with current and prospective customers presenting product offerings using samples or catalogs highlighting key features that align with customer needs and drive purchasing decisions.
Requirements5
- 1Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
- 3Physical ability to sit for extended periods occasionally lift between 25lbs and 50lbs and frequently stand walk and use hands and arms to reach.
- 4Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to deliver clear presentations and build effective working relationships across teams and with customers.
- 5Problem-solving capabilities to manage sales accounts resolve customer issues and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment while meeting or exceeding performance metrics.
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