SENIOR SALES MANAGER

Senior Sales Manager – SBD

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: The Senior Sales Manager will be responsible for sales across multiple processing facilities. This position will lead a team of approximately 5 team members and be a leader in the SBD Sales business unit.  Coordinate Planning and order management between all plants and customers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead & develop inside sales team channel of approximately 5 team members
• Manage sales for all accounts in customer channel (Retail, Foodservice, Key Accounts)
• Develop relationships with key customers within the sales channel
• Thorough understanding of market conditions, trends and competitive price strategies
• Communicate market information inside the team and across the business
• Coordinate/communicate effectively with peer sales directors
• Work daily with margin management to maximize sales value
• Work closely with other department leads including supply chain, pricing, finance/credit.
• Supports and contributes to the effective management of product inventory (old age, push sheets and freight maximization)
• Use analytical skills to develop strategic sales channel plans
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or commensurate experience
• Experience in protein sales required (beef, pork, chicken, etc.). Pilgrim’s experience preferred.
• Ability to develop and execute both short and long term sales plans and programs to ensure profitability and growth.
• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized and effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Previous successful leadership experience
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• 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;
• Base salary range of $101,000 - $137,000; and
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

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