A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. As the world's largest pork processor and hog producer, we're a $16-billion global food company with more than 63,000 employees worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now!Your OpportunityThe Senior Sales Account Manager will support a Sales Director, Regional Sales Manager, or National Accounts Manager for a specific account(s). The individual will be responsible and have experience in establishing and maintaining customer relationships with assigned key customers through daily corporate to corporate contact to communicate pricing, product availability, and order management. The primary responsibility will be introducing and placing new products with customers, executing organizational initiatives, and driving sales of key items with strategic customers for long-term growth.Core ResponsibilitiesDirect Sales ResponsibilityAccountable for achieving budgeted sales of consumer goods to key customers.Develops and achieves maximum sales volume consistent with realistic sales projections for accounts served.Maintain business with existing accounts for continued growthDrives the discovery and use of consumer and customer insights to enhance sales performance with our customers.Implements and executes Smithfield sales plans to promote product lines.Communications and Product ManagementMaintain current knowledge of Smithfield's product management, marketing , research and development efforts in order to increase sales and satisfy customer requests for new items.Develop working relations with personnel at various levels in order to communicate product availability, logistics information, product specifications, and pricing as needed.Customer ServiceEnsure prompt and equitable disposition of customer complaints or problems; this may require communication with corporate headquarters.Coaching & DevelopmentProvide leadership and guidance to Area Sales Managers or Sales Account Managers.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or related field and 8+ years' relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. - Bachelor's Degree, preferred.2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.Must understand the dynamics of the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.Must have a solid understanding of customer focused and fact based selling, which may include IRI, Neilsen and Perishable Group data.Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.SAP experience, preferred.Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.High level of written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability. - Must possess a valid driver's license.May travel up to 75% of the time.Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environme