DIRECTOR - SALES

Pilgrim’s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year. This is a remote position working with customer nationwide. RESPONSIBILITIES : Manage Contract Negotiations, RFP process, Business Development, New Item Development, Top to Top Meetings with foodservice distribution customers.

Develop and retain ongoing relationships at FFS with Corporate Category Managers, Regional COP Managers, FSQA team, and Replenishment Coordinator.

Regular collaboration with operations 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.

Work in Tandem with Pilgrims Corp office to develop and be responsible for margin realization.

Develop and execute strategy to increase all brands sales volume with attention to required margin.

Participate in select FFS promotion events Forums, and necessary conferences where Pilgrims attendance is desired and / or required.

Provide understanding of market changes and industry changes that will affect Pilgrims performance and growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

College degree or related experience

5+ years’ experience in Foodservice sales.

Ability to represent Pilgrims and Sell our brand and corporate mission

Basic computer skills-Microsoft Office

Collaborative/Accountable/Results driven/ Detail Oriented

Analytical and process oriented

Must be willing to travel 50%

EOE/VET/DISABLED