Field Retail Sales Pro - Car Allowance & Benefits

General Mills, Inc; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fleet eligible

Company car or car allowance

Gas card

Vacation days (up to 15 annually) - Pr

11 paid company holidays

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. in Bloomington/Columbus, IN area is seeking a Retail Sales Representative to maximize in-store sales, optimize displays, and drive distribution excellence across the territory.

You will build relationships with store decision makers, apply analytics to improve results, and ensure alignment with brand priorities. This role may require travel, a valid driver's license, and comfort with tablets and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Must live within 30-mile radius of Bloomington or Columbus, IN or willing to relocate within 30 days of start.
• Passion to sell/represent General Mills and 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 (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.

Responsibilities

• 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 to overcome objections and maximize sales results.
• 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.
• 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.

Job description

General Mills, Inc. in Bloomington/Columbus, IN area is seeking a Retail Sales Representative to maximize in-store sales, optimize displays, and drive distribution excellence across the territory.

You will build relationships with store decision makers, apply analytics to improve results, and ensure alignment with brand priorities. This role may require travel, a valid driver's license, and comfort with tablets and Microsoft Office.