Retail Sales Representative - Fairfield, OH

Retail Sales Representative

The Retail Sales Representative (RSR) delivers a competitive advantage for General Mills with the core mission of maximizing incremental sales and profitability. This role drives unparalleled in-store execution of selling, merchandising/display and distribution initiatives across a geographical area.

Key Accountabilities

• Field Selling (70% of time)
• Problem Solving & Analytics (10% of time)
• Executional Excellence (20% of time)
• Leadership Behaviors

Additional Benefits

• Fleet Eligible
• Can opt in to receive a company car or join the car allowance program
• A gas card is also provided when selecting the company car
• Up to 15 days of vacation annually (prorated based on start date) and 11 paid company holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance - Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• AND much more!

Minimum Qualifications

• Must live in 15-mile radius of the Fairfield, OH area or willing to self-relocate within 30 days of start
• Passion to sell/represent General Mills and our top consumer food brands
• A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Relevant work experience with a High School Diploma/equivalent
• Proficient ability to use tablets (i.e. iPad) and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external partners
• Strong problem-solving, analytic, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence

Physical Requirements

• Majority of the time will be spent in customer stores
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 24 pounds while using the appropriate lifting techniques and safety rules
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and some climbing of ladders at store level

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience in sales, customer-facing sales, or other relevant experience
• Ability to build relationships with key decision-makers across an organization
• Bachelor's Degree

Additional Considerations

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is: $45,800 - $63,100 Annual

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 current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

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 Accommodation 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.