Retail Sales Account Representative

Retail Sales Account Representative

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Retail Sales Account Representative for our Sampco division of JBS USA! The Sales Account Executive’s principal areas of focus are to oversee the sales initiatives for  retailers on the East Coast of the USA and maintain exemplary customer relationships and profitable sales growth. 

Our ideal candidate will sit and work in a remote/home office on the East Coast and cover the Eastern territory.

Responsibilities:

• Aggressively grow the Company’s revenue at maximum profitability.
• Develop merchandising and sales programs to maximize sales volume and profits within the retail sales space.
• Manage, mentor and motivate broker representatives to maximize sales to all retail accounts in the most cost-effective manner.
• Actively participate and assume accountability for the sales management of accounts; establish, coordinate, and maintain effective communication between customers and the Company.
• Interface with the support staff (traffic, documentation, accounting, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business, Sales or related area is
• 5+ years in the retail sales space within the food industry
• Experience working with large and national retailers on the East Coast is strongly preferred
• Strong sense of urgency and availability
• Values team mindset and collaborative approach to sales/problem solving
• Passionate about sales and strong interpersonal communication skills
• Available to travel up to 50% of the time to customers, headquarters, etc.
• 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.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• 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 $100,000 - $120,000;
• 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; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Sampco, LLC, is a leader in sales and distribution of protein products to retailers, distributors and processors. Sampco works to build its reputation on service, quality and food safety. A part of the JBS family, Sampco has the capabilities of trading a wide range of protein products in Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. Sampco is headquartered in the west loop neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Treating clients, suppliers and team members fairly is the Sampco way of doing business.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.