Business Management Associate, Foodservice Sales - Campus Recruiting
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Overview
Job Description
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 another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash itsscaleand stand for good.
General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-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.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE, FOODSERVICE SALESAT GENERAL MILLS?
North America Foodservice (NAF)business segment competes in the growing away-from-home food market in the US and Canada. Our mission is to create growth away from home together for operators in diverse channels – including K-12 schools, colleges & universities, restaurants, bakeries, pizzerias, hospitals,hotelsand senior living facilities.
WHAT WILL I DO?
NAF’s early career sales program is designed to help you launch your career at General Mills through structured development, meaningful coaching, and hands-on selling experience. The ability to experiencedifferent rolesand assignments builds the depth and breadth needed to transform into future Sales leadership roles at General Mills.
NAF’s rotational program provides early career experiences as you jumpstart your career at General Mills, along with the ability to experience two distinct sales paths. One rotation at World Headquarters (WHQ) and another in a field-based selling role as a Customer Account Specialist (CAS) in a location outside of WHQ. Depending on businessneed, you may begin either at World Headquarters (WHQ) or directly in a field-based selling role as a Customer Account Specialist (CAS).
Selling and Influencing: Build core selling skills and product knowledge through a structured curriculum and hands-on customer and field experiences
Business Analytics and problem Solving: learn to use business dynamics and analytical tools to uncover opportunities, develop solution-based insights and influence decision-makers
Sales Support and Strategy: Apply your understanding of customer needs, salestrendsand business analytics to support strategy development and help drive and execute upon business priorities
Relationship Building: Build strong internal and external relationships through cross-functional projects, trade shows,mentorshipand theoptionfor involvement indiversityorganizations.
WHERE WILL I WORK?
WHQ, Minneapolis, MN, or a designated NAF field location anywhere in the continental United States, dependent on business need.
Relocation forsubsequentroles is critical for progression within ourSalesDivision.
IS THIS YOU?
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree,open to all majors
December 2026or 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 January2026 or Summer 2027
Relocationassistance(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 rolerepresentsthe factors considered in the hiringdecisionincluding 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 offprogramsand otherperks. Benefits may vary by role, location, and other employment status factors. In thisroleyou will be able toparticipatein our annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends onvarious 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
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
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.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATION REQUEST
If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.
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