Salesperson - Full-Time Retail

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.

Field Selling (70% of time): Maximize incremental sales and displays based on in-store observations and selling into key decision makers. Deliver sales results exhibiting superior sales and negotiation skills. Develop and maintain partnerships with key decision makers within territory in order to overcome objections and maximize sales results.

Problem Solving & Analytics (10% of time): Develop foundational selling skills and product knowledge through immersive field experiences. Utilize analytical data to drive sales at store level. Prepare for retail sales calls by gathering relevant store, product, and market data to create effective selling presentations for key decision makers.

Executional Excellence (20% of time): Take personal accountability and ownership for results, and deeply understand customer needs. Understand GMI products, categories, and brand priorities and how to link those to store opportunities. Communicate market insights from the store level to management. Leverage point of sale materials to drive incremental displays. Successfully execute NRO retail priorities, through results-driven retail coverage.

Model General Mills leadership behaviors and values to foster an inclusive environment, embrace a learning and growth mindset, and demonstrate personal accountability.

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.
• Health Insurance - Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Must live in 30-mile radius of the Lafayette, Whitestown, or Lebanon, IN areas or willing to self-relocate within 30 days of start.

Passion to sell/represent General Mills and our top consumer food brands.

Relevant work experience with a High School Diploma/equivalent.

Proficient ability to use tablets (i.e. iPad) and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Majority of the time will be spent in customer stores.

Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and some climbing of ladders at store level.

Industry experience in sales, customer-facing sales, or other relevant experience.

Bachelor's Degree.

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.

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.