North America Retail - Business Management Associate at General Mills, Inc in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

The Business Management Associate is an entry-level management position designed to develop the future leaders of General Mills. This role provides you with the foundational knowledge needed to successfully start your career with training, exposure to the business, work/life flexibility, individual feedback sessions and a clear career path with defined key experiences needed to continue your advancement. As a result, tremendous opportunity exists for the individual who has the desire and ability to excel in the area of Sales Management as well as the willingness to relocate to advance their career.

What is the Role of North America Retail Sales?
North America Retail (NAR) is our $10 billion retail food business in the U.S. and Canada. We have a diverse portfolio of iconic brands in 25 categories across the grocery store, and our products are eaten in 95 percent of households in the U.S. and Canada. North America Retail is made up of six operating units - U.S. Retail Cereal, U.S. Retail Meals & Baking, U.S. Retail Yogurt, U.S. Retail Snacks, Triple B and Canada. NAR's objective is to become the most innovative food company in North America and its mission is to Be a Force for Good.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Your career will be built through a variety of different roles and assignments, each designed to build the depth and breadth needed to transform in to a future Sales leader for General Mills.
- Selling and Influencing: Develop foundational selling skills and product knowledge through a structured curriculum and exposure to field experiences.
- Business Analytics/Problem Solving: Understand and utilize business dynamics and analytical tools available to provide solution-based insights to influence decision-makers.
- Sales Support: Leverage understanding of customer needs and business analytics to inform strategy development. Partner with field sales to develop an understanding of customer needs, including analysis and recommendations to drive business
- Relationship Building: Opportunity to build internal and external relationships through cross-functional projects, trade shows, mentorships, and diversity organizations.

IS THIS YOU?
- Passion to sell/represent General Mills and our top consumer food brands
- All majors: Business, Communications, and Liberal Arts preferred
- 3.0+ cumulative GPA preferred - Dec. 2020, May 2021 graduation
- Demonstrated leadership, teamwork experience
- Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
- US work authorization/must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record/Position may require you to drive u to 15+ hrs/wk
- Mobility and flexibility (willingness to relocate) to our World Headquarters in Minneapolis, MN; or designated field/business center locations
Potential starting locations......
- North American Retail (NAR): Minneapolis, MN; Scottsdale, AZ; Rogers, AR; Cincinnati, OH; Philadelphia, PA; Tampa, FL.
- Relocation for subsequent roles is critical for progression with our Sales Division
Benefits
- Start Dates: January & July 2021 or Potential \\"Open\\" Start Dates depending on assigned field/market area BMA role
- Competitive Salary ($61K base salary plus signing bonus plus annual bonus)
- Car: Insurance, fuel, maintenance covered. Personal use fee, based on vehicle type, deducted from your pay
- 15 vacation days, paid holidays, PTO, & relocation (if eligible)
- 401K, retirement contribution plan
- Medical, dental, life insurance
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General Mills is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to any General Mills employment opportunities.