Hormel Foods - Entry Level Retail Sales Rep (Multiple locations)
Hormel Foods - Entry Level Retail Sales Rep (Multiple locations)
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Retail Sales Representative
To save time applying Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.
At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support understanding and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: HORMEL FOODS Inspired People. Inspired Food.
Hormel Foods Corporation based in Austin Minnesota is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands includePlanters Skippy SPAM Hormel Natural Choice Applegate Justins Wholly Hormel Black Label ColumbusJennie-O and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report one of Americas most responsible companies by Newsweek recognized on Fast Companys list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators received a perfect score of 100 on the 202324 Corporate Equality Index and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement Inspired People. Inspired Food. to bring some of the worlds most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information visit.
Job Purpose: Retail Sales Representatives are responsible for calling on a variety of existing customers with the objective of increasing sales for their district
Retail Sales Job Description:
The Retail Sales division is responsible for the sale of Hormel Foods grocery meat and deli products at various retail outlets such as Wal-Mart Costco Kroger and Dollar General all over the United Sales Representatives within the division typically have one or two customers with whom they are responsible for the distribution shelving and merchandising of all Hormel Foods products. All Retail Sales Representatives have the exciting opportunity to run their territory like their own business working directly with the customer at the headquarter level to develop and implement promotional marketing strategies that will increase distribution of Hormel Foods products and ultimately increase sales for their customer.
Retail Sales Training:
Sales Representatives will be assigned to one of our sales offices throughout the United States and will spend 12 months training. All new Retail Sales Representatives participate in retail training and in analytics training that requires time spent in the office as well as in the market making sales calls and interacting with a variety of customers. The training program led by the Retail training team consists of partnering with various people throughout the office to learn about Retail Sales products and the Hormel Foods Company as well as competitor products industry dynamics selling techniques and presentation skills. New employees also attend seminars at our corporate headquarters in Austin Minnesota which includes a wide variety of sales and marketing presentations as well as negotiation training selling strategy and many other program overviews.
Retail Sales Advancement:
Relocation is important in advancing a sales career at Hormel Foods. A typical career will involve 2-3 promotions within the first five years and each promotion typically requires relocation. Successful Sales Representatives advance to Territory Managers Customer Executives and Senior Customer Executives. Success in sales may also lead to advanced positions in Category Management District or Regional Sales Management Sales Training Trade Marketing or many other positions within the Retail Sales division. Successful Retail Sales Analysts may advance to Senior Category Sales Analysts Category Managers Customer Trade Marketing Managers or National Category Sales Managers. Success in Analytics may also lead to advanced positions in sales sales training or many other positions within the Retail Sales division. Opportunities for advancement with Hormel Foods also exists outside of the Retail Sales division and may include other departments such as International Marketing Procurement Human Resources and many other Foods promote-from-within philosophy rewards outstanding performance with rapid advancement.
Responsibilities:
- Increase business by adding products to distribution and expanding the usage of existing Hormel Foods products
- Implement marketing strategies for their products
- Receive training on Hormel Foods products selling techniques and business planning
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Marketing Professional Selling Agribusiness Business Administration Hospitality Hotel/Restaurant Management or a related field. 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher preferred.
- Must be a Citizen or National of the United States a lawful permanent resident or have authorization to work in the United States
- Applicants must not now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa
- Must be comfortable with the preparation and consumption of a variety of Hormel Foods products which may include but not limited to pork beef chicken and peanuts
- Must be open to relocation
Location:One of our sales offices in cities throughout the United States.
Compensation: The starting rate for this role is $1300.00 weekly ($67600 annually).
Benefits:Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus annual merit increase performance reviews medical dental vision non-contributory pension profit sharing 401(k) stock purchase plan and more.
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
