Hormel Foods - Entry Level Foodservice Sales Rep (Multiple Locations)

Hormel • Austin, MN

134d • $1,300

About The Position

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging. Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include SKIPPY®, Planter's®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus® 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 on the “Global 2000 World's Best Employers” list by Forbes magazine for three straight years, is one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” list for the 12th year in a row, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Professional Selling, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Hospitality, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or a related field.
• 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher preferred.
• 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
• Must be comfortable with the preparation and consumption of a variety of Hormel Foods products, which may include but not limited to, pork, beef, chicken, and peanuts
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive for extended periods of time.
• Must be open to relocation

Responsibilities

• Increase business by adding products to distribution and expanding the usage of existing Hormel Foods products
• Implement marketing strategies for their products
• Receive training on Hormel Foods products, selling techniques, route building, and business planning

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus bonus
• Annual merit increase performance reviews
• Medical, dental, vision
• Non-contributory pension
• Profit sharing
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase plan
• And more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree