International Business Manager
General Mills
Miami, Florida
Markets: Consolidators General territories.
Reports to: Commercial Director, LACDM
Overview: Briefly describe primary function/purpose:
Global Exports Manager will be responsible for managing and developing the international business through US consolidators selling US sourced products around the Globe. This position plays a key role in taking our US Brands across multiple countries around the Globe.
Main Responsibilities / Decision Making & Managing the business responsibilities
- Manage and develop GMI Brands through US based consolidators that exports products around the Globe filling white spaces not covered by our different GMI businesses around the world.
- Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with US based distributors to ensure sustainable business growth.
- Manage Trade investments to be competitive in the international arena.
- Manage a strategic and disciplined model consistently driving innovation through these customers
- Manage and strengthen P&L
- Maintain a strong relationship with our US Team
- Strategically expand our US Consolidators Network to better serve the rest of the world
- Identify new business opportunities and support the expansion of our Brands
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams such as marketing, supply chain, customer service, and finance to ensure operational excellence
- Drive sales performance, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure accurate forecasting, demand planning, and promotional execution.
- Stay informed on market trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activity in relevant regions.
- Lead the execution of pricing strategies and trade terms in alignment with business goals.
Education, Experience +Skills Needed
- Bachelor’s degree in business, International Trade, Marketing, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in sales or account management roles, preferably in the CPG or FMCG industry.
- Strong understanding of export processes and distributor management.
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and operate in a fast-paced, international environment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Preferred experience in Middle East / Africa Business
- Fluent English required; Spanish is a strong advantage.
- Proficiency in Excel and sales reporting tools.
- Ideal based in Miami.
Competencies/ Behaviors:
- Strategic Leadership internal and external
- Long term vision
- Strategic Negotiation
- Delivering outstanding Results: Drives effectiveness across boundaries to achieve overall business results
- Integrity: Leads by example, consistently supporting the company’s values and policies
- Financial Acumen: Demonstrates strong technical/financial knowledge inside & outside the core function
- Business Process and Analytics: Converts data into value-added insights; effectively executes and improves business processes
Organizational Structure + Report´s locations
- Direct reports: 0
- Indirect reports: +1
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.