Must be located in the Central US near a semi-major airport.
Manager Outside Sales
The Manager Outside Sales position is responsible for leading, building and implementing collaborative business solutions for (Customers or Foodservice channel operators and distributors) within a specific geography. This position is expected to work cross functionally with internal sales, sales strategy and execution, customer planning and development, business development, marketing, operations, and pricing. Additionally, the Manager Outside Sales is accountable for volume growth and performance. The successful candidate must deliver results while demonstrating the RIGHT behaviors (Results, Innovate, Growth Mindset, Humility, Team Work).
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 & RIGHT Behaviors and taking responsibility for professional development.
Sales Excellence: Demonstrate outstanding selling, closing, & presentation skills; articulate the unique value proposition of Tyson products; plan, execute, & lead effective meetings to drive engagement; take ownership of customer accounts & drive growth initiatives; identify opportunities for new business development and to strategically grow existing accounts
Relationship Building: Build strong customer relationships; collaborate effectively with internal teams to deliver solutions for the customer & business; utilize resources & partnerships to achieve goals; lead through influence
Innovation: Drive innovation & creative solutions to meet the needs of the customer & business; proactively identify opportunities & solutions to expand market share or volume
Product and Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of our product portfolio; understanding of market trends; understanding of the customer's business & competitive landscape; ability to analyze data & make informed decisions
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Experience: Minimum 5 years outside sales experience (i.e. - 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. Demonstrated agility & ability to adapt to dynamic business needs; inquisitive & solution-oriented; ability to multi-task
Computer Skills: Experience with Microsoft Office products.
Travel: 30-50%
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
A Shift (United States of America)
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
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.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
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