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 FOODSERVICE SALES AT GENERAL MILLS? The North America Foodservice (NAF) Business Segment competes in the growing away-from-home food market in the U.S., with $2 billion in annual net sales. Our mission is "Creating Growth Away-From-Home Together" for operators in diverse channels - including K-12 schools, colleges & universities, restaurants, bakeries, pizzerias, hospitals, hotels, senior living facilities and convenience stores. Some of our biggest individual customers include foodservice distributors such as Sysco, US Foods and McLane, restaurant chains like Pizza Hut, McDonald's, and KFC, and non-commercial accounts like Compass and Sodexo. Our brand portfolio includes Big G Cereals, Yoplait, Nature Valley, Gold Medal, Pillsbury, Chex Mix, Bugles, Gardetto's and Annie's. The NAF Business Management Associate (BMA) is an entry-level Sales position that provides emerging professional employees with the foundational knowledge needed to successfully start their GMI career. BMAs receive formal onboarding & training, exposure to the business, individual feedback, and coaching on how to gain robust career experiences to build and continue to advance within the organization. Successful Business Management Associates showcase: Interest in a Sales Career Openness to relocate to top cities across the United States Intangible "grit" and ability to hold themselves accountable to achieve outstanding results WHAT WILL I DO? Your NAF career will be built through different roles and assignments, each designed to build the depth and breadth needed to transform into future Sales leadership roles at General Mills. NAF's rotational program provides early career guidance as you jumpstart your career at General Mills, along with the ability to experience two distinct sales paths spanning 12 months at World Headquarters (WHQ) followed by a 15 months selling assignment as a Customer Account Specialist (CAS) in a location outside of WHQ. Selling and Influencing: Develop core 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, sales, 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 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 WHQ in Minneapolis, MN (or designated NAF field locations/market areas - dependent on business need). Relocation for subsequent roles is critical for progression within our Sales Division. 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 e vironment Flexibility and willingness to relocate to our world headquarters in Minneapolis, MN or designated NAF field locations/market areas. Relocation for subsequent roles is critical for progression within our Sales Division US work authorization/Must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record HUNGRY FOR WHAT'S NEXT? Start Date of February 2025 & July 2025 Relocation assistance (if eligible) Car: 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.