Manager Customer Development - Retail Poultry

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

1d•$114,000 - $192,000

About The Position

The Manager Customer Development - Retail Poultry is responsible for selling Retail Poultry products, increasing market share through optimized merchandising plans, and executing actions that support and amplify customer promotions. The role develops and maintains strong customer relationships with Hy-Vee and other retailers, maximizes volume potential and profitability, and upholds Tyson’s standards for high-quality products and excellent customer service. Category responsibilities include RVAP, IQF, and Cornish business segments. The position conducts product pricing and promotional programs based on customer, direct, and adjacent market profitability, as well as personal objectives. It works closely with internal partners across the Poultry business—including Customer Strategy and Execution, Sales, and Business Units—and with external brokers and customers to achieve AOP sales goals and profitability metrics. The selected candidate must reside in the Des Moines, Iowa metro area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience.
More than five years of sales experience.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Project management and/or strategic planning experience.
Must reside in the Des Moines, Iowa metro area.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
People leaders are expected to drive responsible use of approved AI tools, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and ensure the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Responsibilities

Sell Retail Poultry products.
Increase market share through optimized merchandising plans.
Execute actions that support and amplify customer promotions.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with Hy-Vee and other retailers.
Maximize volume potential and profitability while supporting high product quality and customer service.
Conduct product pricing and promotional programs based on customer, direct, and adjacent market profitability and personal objectives.
Partner with Customer Strategy and Execution, Sales, Business Units, external brokers, and customers to achieve AOP sales goals and profitability metrics.
As a people leader, drive responsible adoption of approved AI tools, enable effective use, identify opportunities to improve team performance, and ensure accountability for AI-supported outcomes.