Smithfield Foods

Senior Regional Sales Manager

Smithfield Foods$120K — $162K *
US-Anywhere
+ 3 other locationsRemote
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field and 8+ years of experience, or equivalent combination
  • At least 2 years of experience in team management or project leadership
  • Deep understanding of the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Apple software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

  • Lead product line distribution expansion by managing and mentoring broker partners
  • Cultivate and grow customer relationships through strategic presentations and proposals
  • Execute tailored sales plans based on regional market dynamics
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure sales objectives are met
  • Drive employee development and coaching to foster a positive work environment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package
  • Support for professional development and career growth
  • Culture that values employees, animals, environment, and communities
  • Flexible work environment with travel opportunities
  • Potential to lead innovative product launches
Full Job Description
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The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Are you a driven and motivated Sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, building relationships with customers, collaborating with great internal teams, being innovative to achieve business results? Join one of the country's top consumer packaged goods companies, Smithfield Foods! We have built a culture that places value on our employees, our animals, the environment and the communities we all share. Smithfield Foods and our Sales teams are consistently evolving and looking for individuals that can help foster relationships and achieve results to impact our bottom line!

As a Senior Regional Sales Manager, you will lead the charge in driving strategic growth across your region by crafting and executing high impact sales plans that deliver results. You will build and nurture strong relationships with both new and existing customers, identifying opportunities to expand market share and elevate brand presence. You will champion the launch and placement of innovative products, ensuring they gain traction with key accounts and drive long-term value. You will collaborate closely with broker partners to optimize execution in-store, enhance distribution, and secure new item placements that align with consumer trends. You will be the catalyst for regional success, translating organizational initiatives into actionable strategies that fuel performance and exceed sales targets.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
  • Increase Distribution of Product Lines: Lead the expansion of product line distribution by managing and mentoring broker partners, delivering targeted sales training on new and existing products, overseeing regional sales planning and proposal development, and actively engaging in market activities and meetings to ensure consistent execution of company initiatives and impactful in-store presence.
  • Maintain and Increase Sales: Cultivate and grow customer relationships by meeting directly with key decision makers to drive sales of Smithfield products, delivering impactful presentations and proposals, providing product samples and demonstrations to support the sales process, and executing region-specific programs, including sales incentives and account specific marketing initiatives that align with customer needs and accelerate growth.
  • Implement Sales Plans: Execute and tailor Smithfield's strategic sales plans to promote product lines by customizing initiatives to align with local and regional market dynamics, supporting brokers in developing and launching impactful sales promotions, and leveraging syndicated data and available resources to optimize performance and drive measurable sales growth.
  • Meet Sales Objectives: Maintains coordination with integral company functions to ensure sales objectives are met.
  • Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.


WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
  • Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Leadership: 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management, development, or project leadership.
  • Industry & Product Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, customer focused and data driven selling strategies (including IRI, Nielsen, and Perishable Group data), and product cuttings with comfort in evaluating product attributes.
  • Sales & Analytical Skills: Proven ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to drive sales performance, supported by strong analytical reasoning and adaptability in dynamic environments.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Advanced written and verbal communication skills with strengths in organizational planning, teamwork, and building respectful, approachable, and team-oriented relationships.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Apple software and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Travel: Must possess a valid driver's license and be willing to travel up to 50% of the time.


OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
  • SAP experience preferred
  • Experience with retail accounts in the CPG industry preferred


PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Capable of sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 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.
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


The expected pay range for this position is $120,000 - $162,500 annually.
Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate's qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.
Relocation Package AvailableNo

About Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods is a meat processing company that produces and markets a variety of fresh and packaged meats. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia. Smithfield Foods operates in the United States and internationally, and its products are sold under a number of well-known brands. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Smithfield Foods is a subsidiary of WH Group, a Chinese meat processing company.
Learn more about Smithfield Foods
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1936

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