Field Selling Assistant

OVERVIEW

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 aspire to grow from $2.5B to $4B by 2030. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of pets – come join us!

In this role, you will support the BLUE Regional Grocery & Wholesale sales team, helping to ensure that the team drives sales developments, while customer relationships run smoothly and effectively. You will assist with preparing and organizing materials, coordinating with customers and team members, while helping to maintain detailed records of sales activities.

This role will support our Albertsons sales team with various internal and external data entry and communications. Candidates will demonstrate their ability to be a self-starter and operate with high learning agility while maintaining a keen eye for accuracy and have strong organizational/prioritization skills.

As an Field Selling Assistant (FSA) on our Regional Grocery Business, you will be working in a fast-paced environment while gaining exposure to broader BLUE Omni Grocery team. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual that can bring ideas and additional support to the team!

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Deliver Outstanding Results & Sales Support

• Take personal accountability & ownership for results and processes while maintaining a keen eye for accuracy.
• Manage customer processes related to promotion planning and new item set up by completing customer forms and data entry as needed for contracts, new items, logistical changes, special packs.
• Assist with internal system maintenance to ensure accurate tracking of volume and spending (Blue Planner, O9, Distribution Manager)
• Provide ad-hoc meeting and sales process support (meeting facilitation, customer meeting needs, etc.)
• Help support and manage invoice/payment process across the Albertsons desk.

Problem Solving/Analytics

• Work collaboratively with peers to identify, improve and develop efficient processes
• Assist with Regional Trade and Sales Reporting as needed

Engaging Leader

• Model Engaging Leader behaviors to foster an inclusive environment and embrace a learning mindset while demonstrating personal accountability

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in any of the following: account management, trade funding, analytics, finance, sales, marketing, and/or category management, retail
• Analytical skills and experience
• Project management experience/skills (attention to detail, follow through, communication, independent worker)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with internal and external data sources (e.g., Trade Planner/BLUE Planner,1WS, Nielsen, customer point of sale data, Albertsons Partner Portal)
• Experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Minneapolis, MN preferred, US remote eligible
• International remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered
• 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

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.