Job Details:
About Tyson Foods: Tyson Foods is one of the world's largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under four generations of family leadership, the company has a broad portfolio of products and brands. We are dedicated to making great food, and we are committed to safety, quality, and innovation.
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Sales Manager or Key Accounts account Director to join our European team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth, managing senior customer relationships, and leading strategic initiatives to expand our market presence in Europe. This role requires a dynamic individual with a proven track record in sales leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
The role requires adaptability to varying customer needs and demand in the key markets and involves making impactful decisions in the market under responsibility in driving Tyson's Grow ambitions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage Key accounts in the European Market.
- Identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to penetrate new markets and customer segments.
- Develop and implement strategic long-term strategic joint-business plan with key customers, including aligning on marketing budget for trade and promotional activities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions to meet their requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and supply chain, to ensure alignment and support for sales initiatives.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify opportunities and threats.
- Negotiate complex and long-term contracts, pricing, commercial terms with customers to ensure mutually beneficial agreements.
- Represent Tyson Foods at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings to promote our brand and products.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Food-Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales management within the food industry.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth in a competitive market.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross functional areas.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior-level customers.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Availability to travel within Europe as required, potentially 40-50% of the time.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, pension.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment.
Communication and Other Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be confident in presenting material over the phone and in person.
- Ability to influence all levels and departmental functions of the organization.
- European second language and experience is desired.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
* Not eligible for sponsorship
* Not eligible for relocation
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
Day Shift (Netherlands)
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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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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What We Do
World's largest processor and marketer of protein food products.
We think differently and we act boldly. At Tyson Foods, we're not only ready for tomorrow, we’re leading the way.
We are a company of people engaged in the production of food, seeking to pursue truth and integrity, and committed to creating value for our shareholders, our customers, our team members, and our communities.
We built our name on providing generations of families with wholesome, great-tasting chicken. But today’s Tyson Foods is so much more. As values and behaviors around food have changed, so have we. Today, we’re innovators uniquely positioned to reshape what it means to feed our world. Today, we not only have the fastest growing portfolio of protein-centric brands, we offer greater transparency into everything we do.
