Sales Manager

Pilgrim's • Nacogdoches, TX

8d • $96,492 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Manager serves to act as the business manager for their perspective plant. They are responsible for the revenue generation in plant sales and key accounts within a geographic area or market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience in food required, poultry preferred
• Ability to travel when requested
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

• Pilgrim's experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures all production has a sale associated with it and manages excess sales.
• Work with plant scheduler to sell excess product.
• Coordinate with Sales Director on long term sales strategy, mix and execution.
• Maintain knowledge of the markets operated in along with a deep understanding of market trends.
• Provides day-to-day supervision of activities including production planning and execution based upon sales mix.
• Directs the flow of information for sale activities and transactions (leads, billings, orders, contracts) and evaluates data to ensure area goals are met.
• Coordinate internal product transfers.
• Handle customer issues/complaints including shortages/overages and transportation issues as well as credit and billing issues.
• Ensures sale objectives are met within company strategies.
• Maintains coordination with integral company functions, including transportation, plant operations, live production, and accounting.
• Identifies unprofitable processes and products through gap analysis and implements actionable plans for correction.
• Acts as liaison between sales and other departments
• Meets with key clients, maintains relationships, negotiates and closes deals.
• May be required to travel to customer, plant, and corporate office.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level