Beef and Pork Sales Trainee

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

About The Position

This entry-level Commercial Beef and Pork Sales Development Trainee role provides broad exposure to activities supporting Tyson Foods’ Beef and Pork Sales Division. The trainee completes a rigorous 6–9-month training program designed to develop skills for a career in business management and/or professional sales. Training covers channels such as food service and retail, as well as sales strategy and related functions. The program includes structured onboarding, processing-facility training, sales-team rotations or experiences, cross-functional learning, and training in sales communication systems and other relevant areas. Focus areas may include Sales Operations, Sales Strategy and Execution, Revenue Management, Marketing, Category Management, and Beef and Pork business units, including pricing and scheduling. The candidate is expected to accept a full-time role in the beef and pork sales organization at the end of the program. The trainee must be willing to relocate to Northwest Arkansas for the program; the post-program location depends on the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, normally acquired through four years of college, with broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field.
Intended for recent graduates who completed their most recent degree within the last three years.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; responsible for delivering 5–7 presentations during the program.
Ability to analyze data; self-motivation; initiative; problem-solving, priority-setting, teamwork, creativity, innovation, and assertiveness.
Desire to make a difference in the business and culture and passion for understanding and representing customer needs.
Willingness to complete an initial expenses-paid five-week training period at a beef or pork processing facility, followed by up to two additional trips as needed.
Willingness to relocate to Northwest Arkansas for the duration of the program; post-program location depends on the role.
Ability and willingness to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrate responsible integration of approved AI tools into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, critically evaluate outputs, and apply professional judgment.

Responsibilities

Build in-depth knowledge of the assigned beef or pork category, including products, production processes, markets, customers, and relevant business factors.
Participate in structured onboarding, processing-facility training, sales-team rotations or experiences, and cross-functional learning opportunities.
Learn and use applicable sales systems, tools, reports, and processes.
Participate in meetings concerning sales performance, supply chain, product innovation, product cuttings, pricing, service levels, and other business priorities.
Assume a selling seat or provide sales-team coverage as capabilities develop and business needs require.
Build effective working relationships with sales teams, customers, and cross-functional partners.
Take ownership of development by seeking feedback, asking questions, applying learning, and progressively taking on greater responsibility throughout the program.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, and use professional judgment when applying AI.