Job Details:
Summary:
Location: Candidate must reside in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee
Territory: Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia
As a contributing Foodservice Sales team member, the Sales Account Manager will report directly to the Team Lead. The position will have regular interactions with the Team Lead and other TMs, while focused on cultivating relationships and growing business with assigned distributor and/or K-12 operator accounts. This person will be accountable for building relationships, providing solutions to customers, selling incremental items, negotiating pricing/programs and prioritizing efforts against market plans. This position is expected to work cross functionally with various business units and trade teams to grow new business, protect the core and create a competitive advantage while attaining mix and volume targets.
Develop and/or cultivate professional relationships with identifying and targeting incremental accounts, assigned accounts within the market/geography to achieve business objectives.
Gather, create, and maintain key insight for all assigned accounts including key contacts, correspondence, size of business, product/category risks & opportunities; competitive set; calendar/ timing and potential hurdles. Maintain and track progress using the CRM tool all applicable parties are aware.
Execute and manage all strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with Sales Development Business Units and Trade teams as needed to deliver and/or exceed sales plans by managing marketing programs. expense management and deduction resolution (as appropriate).
Provide customer sales support for market events, meetings, presentations, product samplings and local trade shows.
Must be able to deliver against assigned volume goals and execute price actions within the marketplace. Manage spend and manage the mix of product sold.
Manage T&E Budget.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Experience: Minimum 5 years outside sales experience Food Service, Food Service Manufacturing, or Distributor Sales. K-12 experience and commodity reprocessing experience preferred.
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Special Skills: Strategic thinking, planning, negotiation skills, understanding of motivational leadership skills, and conflict resolution skills; Event planning execution
Computer Skills: Experience with Microsoft Office products.
Travel: 20-30%
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
NoWork Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)Pay Range/Rate:
$102,000.00 - $170,000.00Incentives:
Annual Incentive Plan:
Long-Term Incentive Plan:
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Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.
Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.
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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years outside sales experience in Food Service, Food Service Manufacturing, or Distributor Sales
- K-12 experience
- Commodity reprocessing experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strategic thinking, planning, negotiation, leadership and conflict resolution skills
- Event planning and execution
- Experience with Microsoft Office products
- Willingness and ability to travel 20-30%
- Ability to manage T&E budget
- Ability to perform physical job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one and are complemented by telehealth, wellbeing programs, and added mental‑health support. Vision and basic dental are available at no additional cost, and preventive care is emphasized.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave has been expanded for birth and adoptive parents, signaling stronger family support. Select locations have piloted childcare solutions to better support shift workers.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching after a year and an employee stock purchase plan are available to build long‑term financial security. Company‑paid life and disability coverage further bolster the protection package.
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