Beef and Pork Sales Trainee

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

About The Position

This entry-level Commercial Beef and Pork Sales Development Trainee position prepares recent graduates for careers in business management and/or professional sales within Tyson Foods’ Beef and Pork Sales Division. The trainee completes a rigorous 6–9-month program covering multiple beef and pork sales channels, including food service, retail, and sales strategy. Training includes exposure to sales operations, sales strategy and execution, revenue management, marketing, category management, beef and pork business units, and cross-functional partners. Trainees also attend training programs on sales communication systems and other relevant topics. The program includes required travel to manufacturing facilities and/or sales regions. Candidates are expected to accept a full-time role in the beef and pork sales organization upon completing the program. The role requires an initial, company-paid five-week training period at a beef or pork processing facility, followed by up to two additional trips as needed. The trainee must be willing to relocate to Northwest Arkansas for the duration of the program; the post-program location depends on the role. Relocation assistance is eligible. Team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, and apply professional judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, normally acquired through four years of college.
Intended for recent graduates who completed their most recent degree within the last three years.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze data.
Self-motivation and ability to work as a self-starter.
Problem-solving, priority-setting, and teamwork skills.
Creativity, innovation, out-of-the-box thinking, assertiveness, and initiative.
Desire to make a difference in the business and culture, and passion for understanding and representing customer needs.
Willingness to travel for an initial five-week training period at a beef or pork processing facility and up to two additional trips as needed.
Willingness to relocate to Northwest Arkansas for the duration of the program.
Ability and willingness to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 related to 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.
Deliver 5–7 presentations throughout the program.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and critically validate AI-generated outputs.
Perform other duties as assigned.