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Business Management Associate, Retail And Pet Sales At General Mills

General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash its scale and stand for good. General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Hagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Totino's, Annie's, Wanchai Ferry and more. Headquartered in Minneapolis, General Mills generated fiscal 2026 net sales U.S. $18 billion.

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 a customer centric organization made up of four operating units: Walmart & Sam's Club, Channels, Strategic Grocery and Regional Grocery. 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.

In North America Pet, we win, learn and grow together. We're passionate about our teams, our brands and our pets, and we are united in our purpose to elevate the role of pets in every family. We lead with a challenger mindset, and we strive to be the undisputed leader in premium and super premium pet food by delivering the highest quality food and treats for pets and pet parents. The pet food category is a $50B category in the US, and we have ambitious growth goals. The North America Pet segment includes our Blue Buffalo portfolio, our premium natural treats, and other leading pet nutrition brands, including Cat, Cloud Star Treats, and Edgard & Cooper.

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. Selling and Influencing: Develop foundational selling skills and product knowledge through a structured curriculum and immersive field experiences. Business Analytics/Problem Solving: Understand and utilize business dynamics and analytical tools available to provide solution-based insights to influence decision-makers. Sales Support: Leverage understanding of customer needs and business analytics to inform strategy development. Partner with field sales to develop an understanding of customer needs, including analysis and recommendations to drive business performance. Relationship Building: Opportunity to build internal and external relationships through cross-functional projects, trade shows, mentorships, and diversity organizations.

Potential starting locations include Minneapolis, MN; Scottsdale, AZ; Rogers, AR; Cincinnati, OH; Philadelphia, PA. Relocation for subsequent roles is critical for progression within our Sales Division.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, Open to all majors December 2026 or May 2027 Preferred Qualifications Majors in Business, Communications and Liberal Arts Strong academic record Strong interpersonal skills, high learning agility, analytical and decision-making skills Exemplary people, technical, and process leadership ready to take initiative and add value to their team Hungry for what's next? Start date of January 2027 or Summer 2027 Relocation assistance (if eligible) The base salary for this position is $73,000. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their role. The salary for this role represents the factors considered in the hiring decision including education and degree obtained. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall physical wellbeing & mental health. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs and other perks. Benefits may vary by role, location, and other employment status factors. In this role you will be able to participate in our annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas. Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification. General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. 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.