Sales Representative

Summary

Smithfield Foods is a consumer packaged goods company producing food products including bacon, ham, and fresh pork. The Sales Representative will introduce new products, develop customer relationships, manage product categories, support retail execution, and collaborate with internal teams on sales reporting, trade execution, and demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Sales Administration & Workflow Coordination: Provide 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
• Customer Relationship Development: Build 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
• Retail Execution & Merchandising: Maintain clean, well-stocked, and visually appealing product displays across all store locations; ensure samples are replenished and merchandising standards are upheld to enhance the customer shopping experience and support brand visibility
• Sales Reporting & Promotional Tracking: Collaborate with Account Managers to track and analyze daily and weekly sales performance; update teams on promotional effectiveness to inform future planning and execution
• Account Management & Issue Resolution: Support 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
• Territory Coverage & Product Demonstration: Travel throughout the assigned territory to engage with current and prospective customers, present product offerings using samples or catalogs, and highlight key features that align with customer needs and drive purchasing decisions

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Company will consider a currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current school year as qualified
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the 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
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required; local travel up to 80% of the time is expected, with occasional overnight stays based on business needs
• Capable of sitting for extended periods of time
• Must be able to occasionally lift up 25lbs to 50 lbs
• Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
• Able to travel as needed
• Experience using sales-related software tools for reporting, planning, and communication, preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Company will consider a currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current school year as qualified
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the 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
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required; local travel up to 80% of the time is expected, with occasional overnight stays based on business needs
• Capable of sitting for extended periods of time
• Must be able to occasionally lift up 25lbs to 50 lbs
• Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
• Able to travel as needed

Nice to Haves

• Experience using sales-related software tools for reporting, planning, and communication, preferred

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement
• Hands-on training
• Growth opportunities