Smithfield Foods, Inc. Warrendale , PA 15086
Posted 2 weeks ago
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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 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 Opportunity
Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:
Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus Earning Potential
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
The Branch Manager provides professional leadership in all aspects of Branch Management including but not limited to Market Development, Sales Execution, Operational Excellence and the Development and Training of Sales Representatives, Supervisors and General Workers.
Core Responsibilities
People Development - direct staffing, training and performance evaluations. Establishes sales territories, quotas and goals
Directing Market Development - develop and implement strategic sales plans to accommodate corporate and branch goals. Review market analyses to determine customer needs, price schedules and discount rates
Sales Execution - meets with key clients, assists sales representatives with maintaining relationships, negotiating and closing deals. Delivers sales presentations to key clients in coordination with sales representatives
Ensure policy and procedure compliance
Monitor and control inventory and revenue management
Direct sales planning and forecasting activities
Oversee budget and cost controls - participate in budget preparation, ensuring adherence to established budgets
Truck and Facility Management - ensure the appearance and condition of all company equipment is kept up to company standards and that company equipment assigned is maintained in accordance with company policy and Department of Transportation regulations
Represents company at trade association
Oversee collections of accounts for all salespersons in your area
Work closely with corporate collections to resolve and maintain customer's accounts
Develop strong relationship with key accounts within the region
Report competitive and other food products activities immediately
Execution of management decisions
Develop new areas capable to work with wholesale and modern trade environment
Assist other branches as needed
Other duties as assigned.
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.
Qualifications
To 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 and 5+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, required.
MBA preferred.
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required
Consumer Packaged Goods sales experience preferred
Direct Retail Sales experience a plus
DSD experience preferred
A valid Driver's License with a good driving record is required, a CDL-B driver's license must be obtained within 90 days of start date; the individual must pass a Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) written test plus a D.O.T. physical and drug screen. Local management administers a driving test
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and decision making skills
Demonstrated ability to focus and manage multiple priorities and motivate a large team
Proven ability to build and maintain strong, effective relationships with customers and functional groups
Strong leadership experience.
Computer Skills Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) Required - previous experience with Blacksmith a plus.
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 environment.
EEO/AA Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans 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 us at 757-357-1595.
Salary Range
$78,500.00 - $117,500.00
Smithfield Foods, Inc.