Sales Representative

Smithfield Foods•Smithfield, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking a driven and motivated Sales Representative to join their team. This entry-level role is designed to launch a sales career with hands-on training, real-world exposure, and growth opportunities. The Sales Representative will represent the brand by introducing new products and building strategic customer relationships. This role manages key product categories such as bacon, ham, and fresh pork, while working cross-functionally with Business Management, Marketing and Plant Operations to ensure strong execution in the marketplace. You will gain experience in broker management, customer engagement, trade execution, and demand planning. Expect to visit manufacturing facilities to strengthen product knowledge, manage trade spend, and support accurate forecasting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Company will consider a currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current school year as qualified.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear presentations and build effective working relationships across teams and with customers.
Ability to manage sales accounts, resolve customer issues, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment while meeting or exceeding performance metrics.
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
Local travel up to 80% of the time is expected, with occasional overnight stays based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative support to the sales team by coordinating daily work, managing documentation, and ensuring timely communication with customers to keep sales operations running smoothly.
Build and nurture long-term relationships with existing customers by providing consistent support, understanding their evolving needs, and delivering tailored solutions that drive satisfaction and loyalty.
Maintain clean, well-stocked, and visually appealing product displays across all store locations; ensure samples are replenished and merchandising standards are upheld to enhance the customer shopping experience and support brand visibility.
Collaborate with Account Managers to track and analyze daily and weekly sales performance; update teams on promotional effectiveness to inform future planning and execution.
Support the development and growth of sales accounts by managing key metrics, resolving customer complaints promptly, and ensuring that all store-level initiatives are implemented effectively to meet or exceed sales objectives.
Travel throughout the assigned territory to engage with current and prospective customers, present product offerings using samples or catalogs, and highlight key features that align with customer needs and drive purchasing decisions.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Medical plans with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Relocation Package Available