Pet Field Selling Assistant - Regional Distributors & Farm Channel - Remote Eligible
About The Position
As a Field Selling Assistant (FSA) supporting our BLUE Regional Distributor and Farm sales teams, you’ll be at the heart of our work—helping us deliver on priorities and ensuring our customer relationships run smoothly and effectively. In this role, you’ll prepare and organize sales materials, coordinate with both customers and colleagues, and keep detailed records of sales activities, all while bringing your own solutions-oriented mindset to our fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll report to a Senior Development Manager and work closely with our Key Account and Customer Managers, contributing to both the day-to-day and bigger-picture improvements that make our team successful. From processing invoices to helping maintain our sales planning tools, you’ll have the chance to grow, work with a range of customers and colleagues, and make a real impact. We’re looking for someone who’s motivated, eager to learn, and grow their career in North American Pet!
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience in any of the following: account management, trade funding, analytics, finance, sales, marketing, and/or category management, retail
- Project management experience/skills (attention to detail, follow through, communication, independent worker, problem solving)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with internal and external data sources (e.g., Trade Planner/BLUE Planner, Nielsen, customer point of sale data)
- Experience with SAP and Invoicing
- Passion for Pets and Pet Parents!
Responsibilities
- Assist in creation of selling materials for Regional Distributors and Farm customer sales teams
- Assist team with special pack creation and order management
- Provide customer forms for item setup & maintenance and deal entry as needed for promotions, eCommerce, new items, logistical changes, etc
- Assist with internal BLUE Planner system maintenance to ensure accurate tracking of volume and spending
- Provide ad-hoc meeting and sales process support (meeting facilitation, customer meeting needs, etc.)
- Work collaboratively with peers to identify, improve and develop efficient processes
- Model Engaging Leader behaviors to work agilely, embrace a learning mindset and demonstrate personal accountability.
Benefits
- General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
