Branch Manager - job in USA

Job title:Branch Manager DSD-Omaha NE (2091)
Company:John Morrell Food Group
Location:Omaha, NE 68102
Deadline:30/7/2013
Job Status/Type:Full Time Employee
Job Category:Sales/Retail/Business Development
Occupation:General/Other: Sales/Business Development
Work Experienc5+ to 7 Years
Career Level:Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
Education Level:Bachelor's Degree
Reference Code:305632

Company Overview
The John Morrell Food Group consists of national and regional brands that help drive profitable growth in several key categories. With over 180 years of experience and brands that define the meat industry, our 8,500 employees bring their expertise to the following categories:

Retail, Deli, Foodservice, Direct Store Delivery, C-store, Club Store, Military and Co-manufacturing Outlets

Our Values
It isn't enough to have great brands and great products, the key to our success is our people. We strive to meet customers' needs and identify future trends; and with almost 200 years of experience, we remain focused on exceptional customer service, responsible practices, and industry-defining innovation and quality. We are proud to have a highly motivated organization that will carry this tradition forward for years to come.
Position Information
Branch Manager DSD-Omaha NE (2091)

With over a century and a half of experience, our brands have become respected and well known for providing premium-quality meat products to families across the United States. With products ranging from lunchmeat and franks to smoked sausage, bacon and pepperoni, the John Morrell Food Group, a division of Smithfield Foods, is an important part of consumers’ mealtimes. The John Morrell Food Group offers several national and regional brands including Armour®, Eckrich®, John Morrell®, Curly's®, Patrick Cudahy®, Kretschmar ®, Krakus ®, Carando®, Healthy Ones®, Margherita®, and LunchMakers®.


Armour-Eckrich Meats, a member of the John Morrell Food Group, has a Branch Manager position available in Omaha, NE.


SUMMARY


Professional leadership in all aspect of Branch Management including but not limited to Market Development, Sales Execution, Operational Excellence and the Development and Training of Sales Representatives, Supervisors and General Workers.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• People Development - direct staffing, training and performance evaluations. Establishes sales territories, quotas and goals.
• Directing Market Development - develop and implement strategic sales plans to accommodate corporate & branch goals. Review market analyses to determine customer needs, price schedules and discount rates
• Sales Execution - meets with key clients, assists sales representatives with maintaining relationships, negotiating and closing deals. Delivers sales presentations to key clients in coordination with sales representatives.
• Ensure policy and procedure compliance
• Monitor and control inventory and revenue management
• Direct sales planning and forecasting activities
• Oversee budget and cost controls - participate in budget preparation, ensuring adherence to established budgets
• Truck and Facility Management - ensure the appearance and condition of all company equipment is kept up to company standards and that company equipment assigned is maintained in accordance with company policy and Department of Transportation regulations.
• Represents company at trade association.
• Oversee collections of accounts for all salespersons in your area.
• Work closely with corporate collections to resolve and maintain customer's accounts.
• Develop strong relationship with key accounts within the region.
• Report competitive and other food products activities immediately.
• Execution of management decisions.
• Develop new areas capable to work with wholesale and modern trade environment.
• Assist other branches as needed.

Required Skills

Must have a college degree or equivalent combination of education and at least 5 years of managerial experience with a proven track record of success - MBA preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and decision making skills. Demonstrated ability to focus and manage multiple priorities and motivate a large team. Proven ability to build and maintain strong, effective relationships with customers and functional groups.

Strong leadership experience.

Computer Skills Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) Required - previous experience with Blacksmith a plus

Experience Required

Consumer Packaged Goods sales experience preferred - Direct Retail Sales experience a plus - DSD experience preferred

5 years prior supervisory experience required - Route Management experience preferred

A valid CDL-B drivers license is preferred, the individual must pass a Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) written test plus a D.O.T. physical and drug screen. Local managment administers a driving test.

Why do I want to work at JMFG?

At John Morrell Food Group we are always looking for talented associates. We are committed to recruit, retain and promote employees with a diversity of backgrounds and life experiences. We seek individuals with outstanding characteristics of leadership and a bias toward action. The successful applicant should desire a broad base exposure to all aspects within the business enterprise while taking pride in ownership of results within a cross functional team.

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

The John Morrell Food Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer and participates in the E-Verify Program.
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As a part of the pre-employment screening process, all potential employees are subject to a Drug Screen and Background Check.

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