Retail Sales Representative - Spring, TX
About The Position
The Retail Sales Representative (RSR) delivers a competitive advantage for General Mills with the core mission of maximizing incremental sales and profitability. This role drives unparalleled in-store execution of selling, merchandising/display and distribution initiatives across a geographical area. General Mills 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.
Requirements
- Must live in 15-mile radius of the Spring, Porter, or New Caney, TX areas or willing to self-relocate within 30 days of start
- Passion to sell/represent General Mills and our top consumer food brands
- A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
- Relevant work experience with a High School Diploma/equivalent
- Proficient ability to use tablets (i.e. iPad) and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external partners
- Strong problem-solving, analytic, influencing, and negotiation skills
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence
- Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.
- Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
Nice To Haves
- Industry experience in sales, customer-facing sales, or other relevant experience
- Ability to build relationships with key decision-makers across an organization
- Bachelor’s Degree
Responsibilities
- Maximize incremental sales and displays based on in-store observations and selling into key decision makers
- Deliver sales results exhibiting superior sales and negotiation skills
- Develop and maintain partnerships with key decision makers within territory in order to overcome objections and maximize sales results
- Develop foundational selling skills and product knowledge through immersive field experiences
- Utilize analytical data to drive sales at store level
- Prepare for retail sales calls by gathering relevant store, product, and market data to create effective selling presentations for key decision makers
- Take personal accountability and ownership for results, and deeply understand customer needs
- Understand GMI products, categories, and brand priorities and how to link those to store opportunities
- Communicate market insights from the store level to management
- Leverage point of sale materials to drive incremental displays
- Successfully execute NRO retail priorities, through results-driven retail coverage
- Model General Mills leadership behaviors and values to foster an inclusive environment, embrace a learning and growth mindset, and demonstrate personal accountability
Benefits
- Can opt in to receive a company car or join the car allowance program
- A gas card is also provided when selecting the company car
- Up to 15 days of vacation annually (prorated based on start date)
- 11 paid company holidays
- 401(k) matching
- Health Insurance - Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Annual incentive program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
