Sales Representative

Smithfield Foods•Byron Center, MI

About The Position

The Sales Representative is an entry-level position designed to launch a sales career through hands-on training, real-world exposure, and growth opportunities. The representative introduces new products and builds strategic customer relationships while managing product categories such as bacon, ham, and fresh pork. The role works cross-functionally with Business Management, Marketing, and Plant Operations to support strong marketplace execution. It also provides experience in broker management, customer engagement, trade execution, and demand planning. The representative visits manufacturing facilities to strengthen product knowledge, manages trade spend, and supports accurate forecasting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Currently enrolled college students anticipated to graduate by the end of the current school year may qualify.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations and build effective working relationships with teams and customers.
Ability to manage sales accounts, resolve customer issues, make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment, and meet or exceed performance metrics.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Local travel up to 80% of the time, with occasional overnight stays based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience using sales-related software tools for reporting, planning, and communication.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the sales team by coordinating daily work, managing documentation, and communicating with customers in a timely manner.
Build and nurture long-term relationships with existing customers, understand their needs, and provide tailored solutions.
Maintain clean, well-stocked, visually appealing product displays across store locations; replenish samples and uphold merchandising standards.
Collaborate with Account Managers to track and analyze daily and weekly sales performance and report on promotional effectiveness.
Support sales account development and growth by managing key metrics, promptly resolving customer complaints, and ensuring store-level initiatives are implemented effectively.
Travel throughout the assigned territory to engage current and prospective customers, demonstrate products using samples or catalogs, and explain product features.
Work with Business Management, Marketing, and Plant Operations to support marketplace execution.
Visit manufacturing facilities to strengthen product knowledge, manage trade spend, and support accurate forecasting.
Perform other duties as assigned.