Foodservice Area Market Specialist

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Irvine, CA

3d•$65,000 - $91,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Area Market Specialist – Foodservice – Los Angeles About Hormel Foods — Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com [http://www.hormelfoods.com].

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant foodservice sales experience.
2+ years foodservice sales or similar work experience.
A pattern of initiative.
A pattern of strong goal setting and results accountability.
The ability to establish strategic selling initiatives.
Highly developed interpersonal and persuasive skills.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Exceed sales tonnage & product mix goals in the assigned territory by effectively calling on & selling focus key operator accounts.
Supports the generation of additional sales by effectively identifying and calling on operators in the territory.
Provides pertinent territorial information regarding customers and competitors activities for use by management in assessing sales performance.