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Job Details:
Title: Beef and Pork Sales Trainee
Summary: This entry level Commercial Beef and Pork Sales Development Trainee is responsible for learning a wide variety of activities servicing the Commercial Beef and Pork Sales Division of Tyson Foods as a part of the Commercial Beef and Pork Sales Development Training Program. The position will complete a rigorous training program with some required travel to manufacturing facilities and/or sales regions. It is designed to provide candidates with the skills needed to build a successful career in business management and/or professional sales.
The areas of focus will include various channels of beef and pork sales (i.e., foodservice, retail, sales strategy etc.). This position, along with other sales trainee, will work with many of these areas through in-depth training.
In addition, the Sales and Marketing Associate will be required to attend various training programs around sales communication systems and other relevant areas. Examples of areas of focus include Sales Operations, Sales Strategy and Execution, Revenue Management, Marketing, Category Management, Beef and Pork Business units (inclusive of pricing, scheduling etc.) and other cross functional partners.
The expectation is the candidate will accept a full-time role in the beef and pork sales organization at the end of the training period.
Essential Job Responsibilities: This position will be assigned to either the beef or pork category and focus on an in-depth learning about the species, customers, processes, markets etc. related to their product line. Team members will experience a detailed onboarding experience and as capable, assume a selling seat and fill in for the beef or pork sales team as needed. Their daily activities will mimic that team's roles and responsibilities. This may include cross-functional meetings on sales performance, supply chain, product innovation, product cuttings, pricing, service levels, off-site customer interactions, sales calls, performance reporting, marketing campaigns, reporting, competitive analysis, insights and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education: Preferred qualifications include a college degree; however, equivalent work experience will be considered. Ideal candidates will have experience in sales, supermarket operations, or general knowledge of beef and pork.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. This position will be responsible for delivering 5-7 presentations throughout the program.
Special Skills: Ability to analyze data, self-motivated, self-starter, out-of-the-box thinking, problem-solving skills, priority setting, teamwork skills, creativity, innovation, and the ability to act assertively and take initiative. The successful candidate should have a desire to make a difference in both the business and culture and be passionate to understand and represent the needs of our customers.
Travel: Initial training will require travel to corporate headquarters (Approximately twice in first six months).
Post Program location: New Jersey
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
A Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range/Rate:
$43,000.00 - $86,000.00
Incentives:
Annual Incentive Plan:
Yes
Long-Term Incentive Plan:
No
Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.
Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.
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