Req ID 56315BR

Position Number 90034139 Mgr Sales Account

Job Description SUMMARY: As a contributing team member, the Sales Account Manager will report directly into a Director of Sales (DOS) or a Food Service Sales Executive. The position will have regular interactions with the DOS and other regional sales managers while focused primarily on smaller chain, non-commercial, and large leverage operators. This person will be accountable for negotiating contracts and prioritizing efforts against plan with minimal direction. This position is expected to work cross functionally with various business units and trade teams to protect and defend the core business, create a competitive advantage, while attaining mix and volume targets within our value added product tiers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and nurture professional relationships with key operator customers within specific markets while possibly managing a broker. Work directly with division brokers to increase product knowledge and implement sales strategies. Manage all strategic initiatives; maintain and further develop business relationships with the operator's leadership teams to achieve business objectives. Work with division brokers, business units and trade teams to deliver and manage against sales plans by managing marketing programs, expense management, category management, and reviews with customers. Create and execute against a list of top operators, which includes details of the operator, size, opportunity and next steps. Enforce and manage. Provide sales support at broker sales meetings. This may include, but is not limited to: Product training, product serving, presenting key features and benefits. Must be able to deliver against your volume, goals, and executive price strategies within the market place, manage spend associated with the volume and manage the mix of product sold.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: 5 years of professional experience; minimum 3 years outside sales experience (Food Service, Food Service Manufacturing or Distributor Sales).

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Special Skills: Strategic thinking, negotiation skills, understanding of motivational leadership skills, conflict resolution skills.

Computer Skills: Experience with Microsoft Office products.

Travel: 30 - 50%

Facility Name (Location) Off-Site Employees (Corp Use)

Pay Type Exempt

Title Sales Account Manager - Food Service, Northwest

City various

State various

Shift 1

Job Function Sales & Sales Operations

Full Time / Part Time Full Time

Position-Specific Requirements Candidates residing in Washington or Oregon are preferred.

Relocation Covered NO

Company Culture, Inclusion and Diversity Statement Tyson Foods proudly embraces diversity and is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. Our is rooted in our Core Values and brought to life each day through our 5C Team behaviors (Caring, Candor, Creativity, Collaboration and Commitment). Team Members are the heart of our company and its success and culture is the connecting thread which drives our Talent Strategy to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent.