Sales Account Manager - New Orleans LA

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At Tyson Foods, the safety of our team members is our top priority. For that reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their 45th day of employment. Successful applicants will need to show proof of at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on or before their start date.

The successful candidate will need to be located within a minimum of a 60 mile radius from New Orleans, LA.

The Sales Account Manager position is responsible for leading, building and implementing collaborative business solutions for Foodservice channel operators and distributors within a specific geography. This position will report directly into a Director of Sales (DOS)- Foodservice Channel. This position is expected to work cross functionally with sales strategy and planning, customer planning and development, business development, revenue management, and customer service. Additionally, the SAM is responsible for managing area brokers, setting specific broker objectives, and holding them accountable for volume growth and performance. The successful candidate must deliver results while demonstrating the companies 5 C s of Caring, Commitment, Creativity, Candor and Collaboration across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Includes achieving sales volume, executing pricing strategies, managing product mix sold; being a self-starter with the ability to influence key decision makers internally and externally; developing and maintaining relationships with customers and distributors; executing multiple business strategies; training and educating broker partner reps; being a steward of Tyson Foods Core Values 5 C s and taking responsibility for professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Experience: Minimum 5 years outside sales experience Food Service, Food Service Manufacturing or Distributor Sales.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Special Skills: Strategic thinking, negotiation skills, conflict resolution skills.

Computer Skills: Experience with Microsoft Office products.

Travel: 30-50%

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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