Director Sales

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

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Management Level:

M3

This position is responsible for the overall business management of a sales team that oversees an assigned set of large key food service pizza, mexican and industrial accounts.  The individual must have the ability to understand all facets of the business which includes sales, customer & market dynamics, products & production locations, customer programs and contracts, current operators & operator opportunities, CRM Sales Force utilization, to name a few.  The position requires the ability to lead and motivate a sales team, and to hold them accountable to reach specified goals.  It also requires the interpretation of data to implement execution tactics needed for growth, and the ability to oversee the management of customer joint business plans.  

Responsibilities include:

• The management & growth of current business and the development of new business opportunities

• Hiring and leading Senior Managers and Sales Account managers in order to achieve division and company goals and objectives

• Coaching and assisting team members with personal development goals, and also assisting team members with career development and advancement

• Managing expenses, samples and market development funds to meet company goals

• Working collaboratively with Business Units, Innovation, Center, Sales Strategy & Execution SS&P, R&D, QA, Rev Man and  FS Poultry teams to deliver on company & team strategy to reach goals

• Participate in quota allocations for the team

• Develop themselves in all aspects of leadership in the spirit of continuous improvement

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• Experience: Minimum 10 years outside sales experience in Food Service, Manufacturing, or Distributor Sales.

• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills that include a working knowledge of Word and Excel. Knowledge of Tyson Systems is helpful.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills within the team but also with customers and cross functional partners.

• Supervisory: This position is responsible for supervising a group of personnel in a single department or work unit who perform similar and or interrelated tasks and activities.

• Travel: Extensive travel 30 or more trips per year

This role will be Springdale Based covering the following key accounts: Taco Bell, Chipotle, Dominos’, Little Caesar’s, Papa John’s, Select/Value Pizza and Prepared Chain Accounts, Nestle, General Mills, and Schwan’s

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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