What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Management Associate, Foodservice Sales - Campus Recruiting position at General Mills and Careers?
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE, FOODSERVICE SALES AT GENERAL MILLS?
North America Foodservice (NAF) business segment competes in the growing away-from-home food market in the US and Canada. Our mission is to create growth away from home together for operators in diverse channels – including K-12 schools, colleges & universities, restaurants, bakeries, pizzerias, hospitals, hotels and senior living facilities
WHAT WILL I DO?
NAF’s rotational program provides early career experiences as you jumpstart your career at General Mills, along with the ability to experience two distinct sales paths. The first spanning 12 months at World Headquarters (WHQ) followed by a 15-month selling assignment as a Customer Account Specialist (CAS) in a location outside of WHQ.
1st Rotation: Business Management Associate
- 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.
2nd Rotation: Customer Account Specialist
- Selling & Negotiating: Engage customers with effective selling techniques, negotiate total customer solutions, and leverage industry expertise and trade management to consistently exceed customer expectations and achieve annual sales plans.
- Strategy & Innovation: Embrace an entrepreneurial spirit with a customer-first mindset, while creating and activating plans to balance short-term commitments and long-term growth.
WHERE WILL I WORK?
Minneapolis, MN
Relocation for subsequent roles is critical for progression within our Sales Division.
IS THIS YOU?
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, open to all majors
- December 2025 or May 2026
Preferred Qualifications
- Majors in Business, Communications and Liberal Arts
- Strong academic record
- Strong interpersonal skills, high learning agility, analytical and decision-making skills
- Exemplary people, technical, and process leadership ready to take initiative and add value to their team
HUNGRY FOR WHAT’S NEXT?
- Start Date of January 2026 or Summer 2026
- Relocation and Housing assistance (if eligible)
The base salary for this position is $73,000. 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 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
Salary : $73,000