In-Store Field Sales Pro – Territory Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fleet eligible

Company car option

Gas card

Vacation days and holidays

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Job summary

General Mills is seeking a Retail Sales Representative in the United States to maximize in-store sales and profitability across a defined territory. The role focuses on field selling, merchandising, and distribution, driving incremental displays and strong store-level partnerships.

You will use analytics to tailor store visits, prepare impactful presentations for decision makers, and execute NRO priorities with accountability and initiative.

Qualifications

• Must live within 30-mile radius of the Erie, PA, Conneaut, OH, or Meadville, PA areas 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

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

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Tablet proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

General Mills is seeking a Retail Sales Representative in the United States to maximize in-store sales and profitability across a defined territory. The role focuses on field selling, merchandising, and distribution, driving incremental displays and strong store-level partnerships.

You will use analytics to tailor store visits, prepare impactful presentations for decision makers, and execute NRO priorities with accountability and initiative.