Business Management Associate, Retail and Pet Sales - Campus Recruiting
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General Mills, Inc. is hiring a Business Management Associate, Retail and Pet Sales - Campus Recruiting. General Mills seeks a Business Management Associate for Retail and Pet Sales, targeting recent graduates to develop selling, analytics, and relationship skills. The role offers a structured curriculum, field experiences, and cross‑functional projects across multiple locations, with relocation assistance and a focus on growth within the company’s North America Retail and Pet segments.
Key focus areas include Develop foundational selling skills and product knowledge through structured curriculum and immersive field experiences., Utilize business analytics tools to provide solution‑based insights for decision‑makers., and Support sales strategy by analyzing customer needs and recommending performance‑driving actions..
Important skills include Analytical Skills and Technical Leadership. Preferred (not required): Decision-Making Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Learning Agility, and Leadership.
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.
General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash itsscaleand stand for good.
General Millsoperatesin more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, includingCheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Haagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Totino's, Annie's, Wanchai Ferry and more.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, General Mills generated fiscal 2026net sales U.S.$18billion.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OFBUSINESS MANAGEMENTASSOCIATE,RETAIL AND PETSALESATGENERAL MILLS?
North America Retail (NAR)is our$11 billionretail food business in the U.S. and Canada. We have a diverse portfolio of iconic brands in 25 categories across grocery and convenience. In the U.S., one of NAR's products can be found in 90% of households. North America Retail is a customer centric organization made up of four operating units: Walmart & Sam's Club, Channels, Strategic Grocery and Regional Grocery. The 10,000-person NAR team includes Brand Management,Salesand strong functional teams in areas like Finance, Supply Chain, ITQ, HR, Consumer Insights and Legal. NAR's vision is to be the undisputed leader in food, and we aspire to be the most innovative food company in North America
InNorth America Pet,we win,learnand grow together.We'repassionate about our teams, our brands and our pets, and we are united in our purpose to elevate the role of pets in every family. We lead with a challenger mindset, and we strive to be the undisputed leader in premium and super premium pet food by delivering the highest quality food and treats for pets and pet parents.The Pet food category is a $50B category in the US, and we have ambitious growth goals.The North America Pet segment includes our Blue Buffalo portfolio, our premium natural treats, and other leading pet nutrition brands, including Cat, CloudStar Treats, and Edgard & Cooper.
WHAT WILL I DO?
Your career will be built through a variety ofdifferent rolesand assignments, each designed to build the depth and breadth needed to transform into a future Sales leader for General Mills.
Selling and Influencing: Develop foundational selling skills and product knowledge through a structured curriculum and immersive fieldexperiences.
Business Analytics/Problem Solving: Understand andutilizebusiness dynamics and analytical tools available toprovidesolution-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 performance.
Relationship Building: Opportunity to build internal and external relationships through cross-functional projects, trade shows, mentorships, anddiversityorganizations.
North American Retail (NAR)business delivers profitable growth with sales to grocery stores, club channels, drug and discount stores, conveniencestoresand ecommerce.
WHERE WILL I WORK?
Potential starting locations include Minneapolis, MN; Scottsdale, AZ; Rogers, AR; Cincinnati, OH; Philadelphia, PA.
Relocationforsubsequentroles is critical for progression within ourSalesDivision.
IS THIS YOU?
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree,Open to all majors
December 2026or May 2027
Preferred Qualifications
Majors in Business, Communications and Liberal Arts
Strong academic record
Strong interpersonal skills, high learning agility, analytical and decision-making skills
Exemplary people, technical, and process leadership ready to take initiative and add value to their team
HUNGRY FOR WHAT'S NEXT?
Startdate of January2027orSummer 2027
Relocationassistance(if eligible)
The base salary for this position is$73,000.At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences,performance, and skills for their role. The salary for this rolerepresentsthe factors considered in the hiringdecisionincluding education and degree obtained.Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall physical wellbeing & mental health. We are proud tooffer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time offprogramsand otherperks. Benefits may vary by role, location, and otheremployment status factors. In thisroleyou will be able toparticipatein our annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends onvarious factors,including individual and organizational performance.
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATION REQUEST
If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.
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.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
None
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55426
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
10128729
Job Benefits
Not specified
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