Regional Sales Manager – Retail

Smithfield Foods

Regional Sales Manager overseeing product placement and sales growth for Smithfield Foods. Collaborating with teams and maintaining key customer relationships to drive success.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving sales initiatives within the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, leveraging strong analytical reasoning and customer-focused selling strategies. Proven ability to lead teams, provide training, and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders.

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Consumer Packaged Goods Industry KnowledgeTeam Management/DevelopmentCustomer Focused SellingSales TrainingAnalytical Reasoning

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Hard Skills

Sales ExecutionProduct KnowledgeData AnalysisProject LeadershipOrganizational Initiatives

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam Orientation

Tools & Technologies

IRINielsenPerishable Group Data

Industry Keywords

Sales PlansCustomer EngagementProduct CuttingsMarket Dynamics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Introducing and placing new products with customers
Executing organizational initiatives and driving sales
Collaborating with internal teams
Meeting with customers and key decision makers
Providing sales training to Brokers on new and existing products
Implementing and executing Smithfield sales plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university
5+ years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership
Must understand the dynamics of the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Must have a solid understanding of customer focused and fact based selling, including IRI, Nielsen and Perishable Group data
Understanding of product cuttings – comfort and knowledge of product attributes
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
High level of written and verbal communication skills
Organizational planning and analytical reasoning
Respectful, approachable and team oriented

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Tuition assistance