Sales Account Manager; AWG Nashville​/Memphis

Sales Account Manager

Sales Account Manager role involves introducing and placing new products with customers, executing business initiatives, and driving sales for long‑term growth. You will work directly with customers and cross‑functional teams to deliver service and products.

• Direct Sales Responsibility:
  Accountable for achieving budgeted sales of consumer goods to key customers; develop and achieve maximum sales volume consistent with projections; maintain business with existing accounts for continued growth.
• Communications and Product Management:
  Maintain knowledge of product management, marketing, and R&D efforts to increase sales and satisfy customer demands for new items; cultivate business relations at various levels to communicate product availability, logistics information, specifications, and pricing.
• Customer Service:
  Ensure prompt and equitable disposition of customer complaints or problems, coordinating with corporate headquarters when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Knowledge of the food business industry dynamics or retail channels.
• Experience in customer‑focused, fact‑based selling, including use of IRI, Nielsen, and Perishable Group data.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, and adaptability.
• Respectful, approachable, and team‑oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Travel up to 80% of the time.

Capable of sitting for extended periods of time; occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.; frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Able to travel as needed. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Expected pay range: $70,000 – $97,500 annually. Compensation is determined by scope, location, qualifications, internal equity, external market pay, and budget considerations.

Smithfield offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including medical plans with lower out‑of‑pocket costs, Be Well programs that provide tools and resources for health and wellness, professional development opportunities, tuition assistance, and a scholarship program for employees’ children.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a disabled individual, or any other protected group status or non‑job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call 757‑357‑1595.