SR SALES ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE-ITALIAN MEATS

Sr Sales Account Representative-Italian Meats

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Sr Sales Account Representative to join our Italian Meats team here at JBS USA!

Our ideal candidate will currently reside in and cover the Northeast and Eastern territories.

Responsibilities:

• Ideal candidate would have significant experience within Dry Sausage categories.
• Establish sales relationship with Top 10 Volume Accounts.
• Manage Brokers where necessary in each market to establish growth goals and implement strategy to accomplish those goals.
• Review weekly analytics and conduct weekly meetings with each broker market to measure results and adjust strategy.
• Negotiate program agreements with Top 10 accounts and Independent Distributors. 
• Plan, Schedule, Develop, and Execute sales trainings and new product introductions with Broker offices, Distributors, and Top 10 customers. 
• Stay abreast on retail item offering and product capability, and current price lists. 
• Regular collaboration with Head of Sales to review and update strategies and initiatives.
• Accept ownership of Sales Objectives and all facets of our business that impact sales growth.
• Be informed about and communicate market and industry changes that will affect our performance and growth. 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or similar area is preferred
• 5-8 years in retail sales within the protein or prepared foods space required
• Ideal candidate would have significant experience within Dry Sausage categories and National Account network contacts/experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to represent Swift and sell our brand and corporate mission
• Strong negotiation skills
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Strong team player, willingness to support others
• Quick grasp of business model including economic factors/influences
• Analytical and process oriented
• Able and willing to communicate effectively
• Motivated, persuasive, individuals willing to take ownership of duties
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $145,000-$170,000
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development:Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and ourcorporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE/Vets/Disability

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