Senior Manager Sales Account - Beef & Pork Foodservice

Job Details:

SUMMARY

This position is based in Springdale, Arkansas, and requires team members to work on-site. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

This positionis responsible formanaging a portfolio of large, high-volume foodservice accounts withinTyson’sBeef and Pork business. The Senior Sales Account Manager serves as the primary point of contact for multiple customer locations andis responsible formaintainingstrong customer relationships, supporting business growth, and ensuring exceptional customer service.

Success in this role requires strong decision-making skills, the ability to navigate complex customer needs, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. The positionoperatesin a fast-paced environmentwheremanaging multiple priorities, resolving issues, and balancing customer expectations with businessobjectivesare critical to success.These decisions are often time-pressed and most often havesignificantimpactonoverall market psychology,pricing,and positioning within the meat industry.

Tyson Fresh Meats is a market leader within the meat industry;therefore,this person must convey the knowledge and confidence in pricing market trends and product knowledge to be successful in this very dynamic environment whilemaintainingTyson company policies.This role plays an important part in protecting existingbusiness,identifyinggrowth opportunities, and supporting Tyson Fresh Meats' commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a portfolio of large, high-volume foodservice accounts, serving as the primary contact for customer relationships, business needs, and account support activities.

• Build andmaintainstrong partnerships with customers by understanding their business operations, addressing challenges, and delivering exceptional service.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including customer service, operations, supply chain, finance, and category management, to execute customer strategies and resolve business issues.

• Analyze account performance, customer trends, and business opportunities to support growth initiatives and informed decision-making.

• Lead account planning, customer meetings, negotiations, and business reviews while balancing customer needs with companyobjectives.

• Providedirectionto sales support resources andmaintainaccurateforecasting, reporting, and account documentation to support operational excellence.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry experiencerequired.

Experience:

7 years sales experience with 5 years industry sales experiencerequired.

Computer Skills:

Standard computer skills; Microsoft Word Excel Power Point.

Communication Skills:

Strong communicationskills. Must be confident in presenting material over the phone and in person.

Special Skills:

Knowledge of Tyson Fresh Meat’s systems,departments,product codes,plant capabilities,and product programs.Proven experience in communicating critical and influential material ina priorsales or equivalentrole.

Supervisory:

This person will manage oneteam member.

Travel:

6-10+ trips per year

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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