Pilgrim's Careers

Description

• Manage Contract Negotiations, RFP process, Business Development, New Item Development, Top to Top Meetings.  Includes both fresh and frozen channels.
• Develop and retain ongoing relationships at FFS with Corporate Category Managers, Regional COP Managers, FSQA team, and Replenishment Coordinator.
• Regular collaboration with Head of Operations and GM to review and update strategies and initiatives.
• Accept ownership of Sales Objectives and all facets of our business that impact sales growth and MDF management.
• Develop and execute strategy to increase all brands sales volume with attention to required margin.
• Communicate strategies with Directors of Distribution Sales and work with Region Managers and Brokers to train and implement for success.
• Participate in select FFS promotion events (Food Fanatics), Forums, and necessary conferences where Pilgrims attendance is desired and / or required.
• Provide understanding of market changes and industry changes that will affect our performance and growth.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Foodservice Value-added sales.
• Prior senior sales leadership required.
• Ability to represent Pilgrims and Sell our brand and corporate mission
• Basic computer skills-Microsoft Office
• Collaborative/Accountable/Results Driven/ Detail Oriented
• Team Player
• Self-starter
• Multitasking
• Analytical and process oriented
• Able and willing to Communicate
• Desire to Win
• Must be willing to travel
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $170,000 - $200,000; and
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;