Internship North America Retail Sales Job Vacancy in USA
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF SALES AT GENERAL MILLS?
North America Retail (NAR) is our $11 billion retail food business in the U.S. and Canada. We have a diverse portfolio of iconic brands in 25 categories across grocery and convenience. In the U.S., one of NAR’s products can be found in 90% of households.
North America Retail is made up of four operating units – Canada, Morning Foods, Meals and Baking Solutions and Snacks. The 10,000-person NAR team includes Brand Management, Sales and strong functional teams in areas like Finance, Supply Chain, ITQ, HR, Consumer Insights and Legal.
NAR’s vision is to be the undisputed leader in food and we aspire to be the most innovative food company in North America.
A summer internship with the North America Retail (NAR) Sales organization at General Mills will provide you with real-world career immersion. We will position you to succeed with training, involvement in the business; balanced social/community focused activities and provide you with individual feedback sessions for your immediate and continued personal growth and development.
WHAT WILL I DO?
Your career will be built through a variety of different roles and assignments, each designed to build the depth and breadth needed to transform into a future Sales leader for General Mills.
Introduction and training experiences
1-week, enhanced intern orientation and sales training
Foundational selling skills and product knowledge through structured curriculum and immersive field experiences
Best in class individualized development for professional success
Types of potential projects and exposure
Active engagement/ownership on a variety of sales division projects, each designed to build depth and breadth of understanding of our business and customers
Utilize business dynamics and analytical tools to provide solution-based insights to sell and influence decision-makers
Recommend core business strategies and receive hands-on experience internally and with customers
Work on business development, product introductions, category management, pricing and analytics
Build internal and external relationships through cross-functional projects, trade shows, mentorships, and diversity organizations
Presentation to senior leadership at the end of your internship