Director, Customer Development - Walmart Fresh - Tyson Foods (Arkansas)
**62289BR**
**Req ID:**
62289BR
**Job Description:**
This position is responsible for achieving volume & financial objectives for Fresh and IF Poultry sales to WalMart. Responsibilities include providing sales leadership, direction, support and information to Walmart and within Tyson Foods. This position requires an in-depth knowledge of the Fresh and IF Poultry to align and execute BU and Walmart strategies with regards to seasonal trends, markets, and consumer purchasing. This position will work directly with various internal departments and build strong effective relationships with Walmart.
Specific responsibilities include:
+ Thought leadership on driving sales/results (internal/external).
+ Forecasting and demand planning.
+ Pricing accuracy and deduction resolution and reduction.
+ Analysis and reporting utilizing Retail Link, Atlas, Tableau, Nielsen syndicated data and other sources.
+ Collaboration with internal departments such as production and production planning, procurement, customer service, transportation, claims, research and development, quality assurance and interaction with upper management.
This leadership sales position will be responsible for having qualified and effective Team Members in place to manage the day to day activities through timely communication, effective daily sales/reporting activities; including forecasting, promotional activities, correcting out of stocks and distribution voids, tracking and reporting competitive activities, analyzing the category mix to plan and optimize the category performance.
Also responsible for championing innovation in product, process and programs through monthly, quarterly and year end business reviews for the Walmart buying team and assist with the annual planning process internally. This is a multi-dimensional position in a constant state of change due to the diverse number, type, and spontaneity of ad hoc requests, where speed, accuracy, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills are critical. This individual will set the standard for upholding, growing and stewarding our culture.
**REQUIREMENTS:**
+ Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
+ Experience: 10 + years of Fresh and Frozen Poultry preferred and/or comparable perishable merchandise experience.
+ Computer Skills: Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
+ Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills a must.
+ Special Skills: Fresh Poultry experience preferred and/or comparable perishable merchandise experience. In-depth knowledge of production, packaging and/or merchandising of Fresh and IF Poultry, or Fresh Meat preferred. Walmart Retail link knowledge preferred. Excellence in negotiations.
**Facility Name (Location):**
Corporate
**Pay Type:**
Exempt
**Title:**
Director, Customer Development - Walmart Fresh
**City:**
Springdale
**State:**
AR
**Shift:**
1
**Job Function:**
Sales & Sales Operations
**Full Time / Part Time:**
Full Time
**Position-Specific Requirements:**
\#LI-MT1
**Relocation Covered:**
YES
**Company Culture, Inclusion and Diversity Statement:**
Tyson Foods proudly embraces diversity and is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. Our Culture is rooted in our Core Values and brought to life each day through our 5C Team behaviors (Caring, Candor, Creativity, Collaboration and Commitment). Team Members are the heart of our company and its success and culture is the connecting thread which drives our Talent Strategy to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
