Beef and Pork Sales Trainee

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

About The Position

This entry-level Commercial Beef and Pork Sales Development Trainee role provides broad exposure to the Beef and Pork Sales Division through a rigorous 6–9-month training program. The program includes required travel to manufacturing facilities and/or sales regions and is designed to develop skills for a career in business management and/or professional sales. Trainees learn about beef and pork sales channels, including food service, retail, and sales strategy, and receive in-depth training alongside other sales trainees. Training also covers sales communication systems and other relevant areas, including Sales Operations, Sales Strategy and Execution, Revenue Management, Marketing, Category Management, beef and pork business units (including pricing and scheduling), and cross-functional partners. The candidate is expected to accept a full-time role in the beef and pork sales organization after completing the program. The role requires willingness to relocate to Northwest Arkansas for the duration of the program. The post-program location depends on the role. An initial, expenses-paid five-week training period takes place at a beef or pork processing facility, followed by up to two additional trips as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, normally acquired through four years of college, 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 throughout the program.
Ability to analyze data.
Self-motivated and able to take initiative and act assertively.
Problem-solving, priority-setting, teamwork, creativity, innovation, and out-of-the-box thinking skills.
Desire to make a difference in the business and culture, and passion for understanding and representing customer needs.
Willingness to relocate to Northwest Arkansas for the duration of the program.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness to complete an initial five-week training period at a beef or pork processing facility and up to two additional trips as needed.

Responsibilities

Build in-depth knowledge of the assigned beef or pork category, including its 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 throughout the program.
Perform other duties as assigned.