Senior Regional Sales Manager

As a Senior Regional Sales Manager, you will lead the charge in driving strategic growth across your region by crafting and executing high‑impact sales plans that deliver results. Responsibilities Increase Distribution of Product Lines: Lead the expansion of product line distribution by managing and mentoring broker partners, delivering targeted sales training on new and existing products, overseeing regional sales planning and proposal development, and actively engaging in market activities and meetings to ensure consistent execution of company initiatives and impactful in‑store presence. Maintain and Increase Sales: Cultivate and grow customer relationships by meeting directly with key decision makers to drive sales of Smithfield products, delivering impactful presentations and proposals, providing product samples and demonstrations to support the sales process, and executing region‑specific programs including sales incentives and account‑specific marketing initiatives that align with customer needs and accelerate growth. Implement Sales Plans: Execute and tailor Smithfield’s strategic sales plans to promote product lines by customizing initiatives to align with local and regional market dynamics, supporting brokers in developing and launching impactful sales promotions, and leveraging syndicated data and available resources to optimize performance and drive measurable sales growth. Meet Sales Objectives: Coordinate with integral company functions to ensure sales objectives are met. Leadership: Drive a positive employee experience through leadership by fostering employee development and coaching. Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university and 8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Leadership: 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management, development, or project leadership. Industry & Product Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, customer‑focused and data‑driven selling strategies (including IRI, Nielsen, and Perishable Group data), and product cuttings with comfort in evaluating product attributes. Sales & Analytical Skills: Proven ability to apply critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to drive sales performance, supported by strong analytical reasoning and adaptability in dynamic environments. Communication & Collaboration: Advanced written and verbal communication skills with strengths in organizational planning, teamwork, and building respectful, approachable, and team‑oriented relationships. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Apple software and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Travel: Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel up to 50% of the time. Other Skills: SAP experience preferred; experience with retail accounts in the CPG industry preferred. Salary Range: $117,000 - $175,125. Relocation Package Available. Physical Demands & Work Environment: Capable of sitting for extended periods of time, occasionally lifting up to 25lbs, frequent sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; requires close, distance, peripheral vision, and depth perception. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smithfield Packaged Meats Sales Corp