General Mills was named #1 Best Place to Work for New Grads by Forbes and one of the Top 100 Intern Programs in the US. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF RETAIL 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. The Business Management Associate (BMA) is an entry-level Sales management position that provides employees with the foundational knowledge needed to successfully start their GMI career. BMAs receive formal classroom training, exposure to the business, individual feedback sessions and coaching on how to gain robust career experiences to continue to advance in the organization. Successful Business Management Associates showcase: Openness to relocate throughout the United States Intangible "grit", curiosity and ability to hold themselves accountable to achieve outstanding results 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. 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. North American Retail (NAR) business delivers profitable growth with sales to grocery stores, club channels, drug and discount stores, convenience stores and ecommerce. WHY WORK AT GENERAL MILLS? As one of the world's leading food companies, General Mills believes that food should make us better. Food brings us joy and nourishes our lives, connecting us to each other and the earth. General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Haagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Blue Buffalo, Pillsbury, Yoplait, Old El Paso, Totinos and more. Headquartered in Minneapolis, General Mills generated fiscal 2024 net sales US $20 billion. WHERE WILL I WORK? Flexibility and willingness to relocate to our world headquarters in Minneapolis, MN or designated field/business center locations. Potential starting locations include North American Retail (NAR): Minneapolis, MN Scottsdale, AZ Rogers, AR Cincinnati, OH Philadelphia, PA Relocation for subsequent roles is critical for progression within our Sales Orgabization. IS THIS YOU? December 2024, May 2025 graduation Interested in a career in Sales Passion to sell/represent General Mills and our top consumer food brands Demonstrated leadership and teamwork experience Strong strategy and analytical problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills Self-motivated and detail oriented with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced and changing environment US work authorization / Must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record Open to all Business, Communications and Liberal Arts preferred Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel & PowerPoint) HUNGRY FOR WHAT'S NEXT? Start Date of January/February 2025 or Summer 2025 Relocation assistance (if eligible) Company car eligible: insurance, fuel, maintenance covered. Personal use fee, based on vehicle type, deducted from your pay The base salary for this position is $70,000. 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 employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with General Mills (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next. General Mills is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to any General Mills employment opportunities.