Sales Account Manager – UNIFI

Role Overview

The Sales Account Manager will be responsible for introducing and placing new products with customers, executing business initiatives, and driving sales for long-term growth. The role will involve establishing and maintaining customer relationships, communicating product availability, logistics information, product specifications, and pricing as needed.

What You Will Do

The primary responsibilities of the Sales Account Manager will include direct sales responsibility, communications and product management, and customer service. The role will require maintaining current knowledge of Smithfield’s product management, marketing, and R&D efforts to increase sales and satisfy customer demands.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• 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

Benefits

• Relocation Package Available