National Accounts Manager

Smithfield Foods

National Accounts Manager at Smithfield overseeing national chain accounts and driving sales initiatives. Collaborating with teams to introduce new products and strategies for long-term growth.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $105,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic direction for corporate accounts, team management, and customer-focused selling within the food business industry. Proven ability to collaborate across departments and execute sales initiatives effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic DirectionTeam ManagementCustomer-Focused SellingCritical ThinkingCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Category Management StrategiesProject LeadershipFact-Based SellingData AnalysisRetail Dynamics

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

IRINeilsenPerishable Group Data

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

RetailFoodserviceMeat TradeSales Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the strategic direction for national corporate accounts
Guide and support a network of sales professionals
Collaborate with Business Management, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to optimize customer relationships
Lead the development of category management strategies
Ensure flawless execution of sales initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
8+ years’ relevant experience in retail or foodservice meat trade
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership
Strong understanding of the dynamics of the food business industry or retail channels
Experience of customer-focused and fact-based selling using IRI, Neilsen and Perishable Group data
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
High level of written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Professional development programs
Tuition assistance programs
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children