Retail Sales Representative - Alexandria, LA

General Mills, Inc.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Company car option

Gas card

Job summary

General Mills is seeking a Retail Sales Representative to maximize incremental sales through in-store execution, merchandising, and distribution within the Alexandria, LA area. The role emphasizes field selling, data-driven store calls, and collaboration with store management to meet brand priorities.

Candidates should have strong communication and negotiation skills, a valid driver’s license, and experience with Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Must live within 30-mile radius of Alexandria or Pineville, LA, or willing to relocate within 30 days.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Relevant work experience with high school diploma/equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Field selling accounts for 70% of time to maximize incremental sales and in-store displays.
• Develop store-level insights and presentations for key decision makers.
• Leverage POS materials to drive incremental displays and execute priorities.
• Communicate market insights from store level to management.
• Proven ability to work independently with strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Tablet/iPad proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

iPad/tablet proficiency

Job description

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)*** 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**LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS*** Model General Mills leadership behaviors and values to foster an inclusive environment, embrace a learning and growth mindset, and demonstrate personal accountability**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 30-mile radius of the Alexandria or Pineville, LA 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**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.**ΜΙΣΘΟΛΟΓΙΚΟ ΕΥΡΟΣ**Το μισθολογικό εύρος για αυτή τη θέση είναι:$45,800 - $63,100 AnnualΣτην General Mills επιδιώκουμε οι αποδοχές κάθε εργαζομένου, σε κάθε στάδιο της καριέρας του, να αντικατοπτρίζουν την εμπειρία, την απόδοση και τις δεξιότητές του στον εκάστοτε ρόλο. Το εύρος αποδοχών για τη συγκεκριμένη θέση καθορίζεται βάσει πολλών παραγόντων, όπως ενδεικτικά εκπαίδευση, δεξιότητες, επαγγελματική εμπειρία, πιστοποιήσεις κ.ά. Ως εκ τούτου, η τελική προσφορά μπορεί να διαφοροποιηθεί εντός του εύρους. Πέραν του βασικού μισθού, προσφέρουμε ένα ανταγωνιστικό πακέτο συνολικών παροχών (Total Rewards), με έμφαση στη συνολική ευημερία των εργαζομένων. Προσφέρουμε με υπερηφάνεια ένα ολοκληρωμένο πακέτο παροχών που στηρίζει την υγεία, τη συνταξιοδότηση και την οικονομική ευημερία των ανθρώπων μας, μαζί με προγράμματα άδειας, υποστήριξη ευεξίας και επιπλέον προνόμια. Οι παροχές ενδέχεται να διαφέρουν ανάλογα με τη θέση, τη χώρα, την περιοχή και το καθεστώς απασχόλησης. Επιπλέον, υπάρχει δυνατότητα συμμετοχής σε ετήσιο πρόγραμμαbonus, το οποίο εξαρτάται από ατομική και εταιρική απόδοση. Η καταβολή bonus, εφόσον προβλέπεται, εξαρτάται από διάφορους παράγοντες, συμπεριλαμβανομένης της ατομικής και εταιρικής απόδοσης.