Field Sales Assistant

We serve the world by making food people love. 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, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Annie’s, Lara Bar, Yoplait and more.

Superior Account Support. Assist Customer Account Lead (CAL) in everyday administrative tasks, supporting business planning, selling and execution of the account specific strategic business plans. Accurate creation and completion of customer forms. Support selling materials, systems management & business reporting.

Internal and Customer form management through variety of electronic systems

• Promotions
• New products
• Price advances
• Logistical changes

Assist CALs in selling process

• Special Pack creation (shipper/pallets)
• APO order management
• Account Communication Bulletin (ACB) updates

Provide ongoing and ad hoc reporting

• Update business trackers
• Ad hoc G-Net, Nielsen, Market 6 and Business Explorer

Qualifications

High school diploma with 2-4 years of related experience.

Skills/Competencies Required

Organization and analytical skills, advanced Excel skills, efficiency in Power Point, ability to learn additional General Mills systems (G-Net, Nielsen, BEx), working knowledge of Market 6 and DemandTec systems preferred. Strong relationship building skills, team work ability, working closely with members of Field Sales as well as other groups in region (Trade, Business Development Team, etc)

Performance Measures

• Region Objectives and Team Volume targets
• New item/ core distribution goals

Accurate And On-Time Support On Account Forms

• Accurate trade planner management
• Team volume targets