DSDRouteSalesSupervisor

**If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.** Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. **Apply Now!** ## **Your Opportunity** _The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. _ The Route Supervisor plans and supervises activities of Direct Store Delivery “DSD” route sales personnel for the purpose of achieving company volume and profit objectives while complying with Company policies. The Route Supervisor is also responsible for day – to – day customer interaction, sales growth and ongoing skill development of route salespeople. This employee also supervises route and relief sales to ensure sales are maximized and assists with preparing sales plans. ## **Core Responsibilities** * Supervises salespeople to assure sales volume and profit goals are met * Monitor and meet Company goals for unsaleable returns, shrink, A.R. and inventories * Assist in screening and final selection of route salespeople * Train salespeople on all Company policies and procedures and evaluate performance * Conduct one-with-one meetings with route salespeople to discuss performance * Conduct “workwiths” with route salespeople to develop their selling and customer service skills * Coach route salespeople to successfully sell against baseline and promotion opportunities * Key account responsibility- servicing the custome