Director of Outside Sales - Pilgrim's

JBS Foods • Greeley, CO

7d

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Director of Sales to lead its outside sales team and manage its commodity customer base. The position is remote within the United States or based at the company’s corporate headquarters in Greeley, Colorado. The Director represents Pilgrim’s with strategic customers, industry partners, and industry leadership, and leads sales strategy and execution across business units. Travel of up to 50% may be required, with additional travel as business needs dictate.

The role works closely with business units, inside sales, and operations to align and update sales strategies and initiatives. The position is salaried and offers a base salary range of $150,000–$185,000, eligibility for the company’s annual bonus plan, benefits, paid time off, and career-development opportunities. Pilgrim’s has more than 62,000 team members worldwide and operates in multiple locations across the United States and internationally.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in poultry sales.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Collaborative, accountable, results-driven, and detail-oriented approach.
• Analytical and process-oriented approach.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% and as business needs dictate.
• Ability to perform the job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in sales, marketing, poultry science, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract negotiations, the RFP process, business development, new item development, and top-to-top customer meetings.
• Acquire new customers and manage the existing customer base.
• Oversee a team of Regional Sales Managers.
• Work with business units to align product mix, pricing, and strategy.
• Execute sales strategy across all business units.
• Collaborate regularly with inside sales and operations to review and update strategies and initiatives.
• Proactively organize tasks and schedules and work toward goals set by the business units.
• Represent Pilgrim’s at senior levels across the segment, lead sales strategy execution, and strengthen the company’s position with strategic customers and industry partners.
• Build relationships with industry leaders, represent Pilgrim’s at key industry events and trade shows, and identify opportunities to improve market presence and competitive advantage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Base salary range of $150,000–$185,000.
• Eligibility to participate in the company’s annual bonus plan.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career-growth programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed