General Mills, Inc
Omnichannel Retail Marketing Specialist
General Mills, Inc, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Overview
Customer Marketing (CM) is a function within Brand Experience (BX), where team members play a direct role in driving incremental volume at our Priority Retailers through design and execution of customer‑centric marketing and event programs in partnership with our Brands, Sales Teams, and Retailers.
The Target/Nat Chan Customer Marketing team is seeking a Brand Experience Sr. Planner to lead General Mills' North America Retail (NAR) customer marketing strategy & planning for Target & Sprouts. In our region, we thrive to build and develop a strong team that can lead profitable growth. In this role, you will be a strategic partner to Sales and will build strong relationships with our customers (Target & Sprouts) and its media and insights function (Roundel & Sprouts Media).
Key Accountabilities
Lead strategy and execution of General Mills retailer shopper marketing programs, inclusive of NAR Portfolio Events, and tactics with internal and external groups
Develop omnichannel shopper marketing plans and presentations
Oversee creative briefs, timelines, budgets, etc. in support of shopper campaigns
Lead and participate in key customer meetings
Foster strong working relationships with sales and marketing team members at both General Mills and our customers
Manage account level shopper marketing budget
Conduct data/event analyses
Serve as marketing expert and partner to sales team through thought leadership, insights, and best practice sharing
Attend and present at external customer meetings, selling‑in customer marketing programs, events and GMI capabilities
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Communications, Marketing, or Business
2+ years' experience in a marketing role (could be brand, agency, or shopper)
History of collaboration with cross‑functional teams, agency partners
Project and budget management experience
Strategic and executional excellence
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building learning agendas and leading test plans
Past e‑commerce marketing experience with Search and Media
Strong ability to lead through ambiguity
Strong presentation skills
Additional Considerations
Some travel will be required to attend customer meetings, planning meetings, etc. (approx. 10%, estimated ~1-2 trips annually)
Most travel for Target is local & will require trips to Target HQ in downtown MPLS
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa
International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered
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.
Salary Range The salary range for this position is $81,000.00 - $135,200.00 / Annually. 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 current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educators, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, 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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The Target/Nat Chan Customer Marketing team is seeking a Brand Experience Sr. Planner to lead General Mills' North America Retail (NAR) customer marketing strategy & planning for Target & Sprouts. In our region, we thrive to build and develop a strong team that can lead profitable growth. In this role, you will be a strategic partner to Sales and will build strong relationships with our customers (Target & Sprouts) and its media and insights function (Roundel & Sprouts Media).
Key Accountabilities
Lead strategy and execution of General Mills retailer shopper marketing programs, inclusive of NAR Portfolio Events, and tactics with internal and external groups
Develop omnichannel shopper marketing plans and presentations
Oversee creative briefs, timelines, budgets, etc. in support of shopper campaigns
Lead and participate in key customer meetings
Foster strong working relationships with sales and marketing team members at both General Mills and our customers
Manage account level shopper marketing budget
Conduct data/event analyses
Serve as marketing expert and partner to sales team through thought leadership, insights, and best practice sharing
Attend and present at external customer meetings, selling‑in customer marketing programs, events and GMI capabilities
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Communications, Marketing, or Business
2+ years' experience in a marketing role (could be brand, agency, or shopper)
History of collaboration with cross‑functional teams, agency partners
Project and budget management experience
Strategic and executional excellence
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building learning agendas and leading test plans
Past e‑commerce marketing experience with Search and Media
Strong ability to lead through ambiguity
Strong presentation skills
Additional Considerations
Some travel will be required to attend customer meetings, planning meetings, etc. (approx. 10%, estimated ~1-2 trips annually)
Most travel for Target is local & will require trips to Target HQ in downtown MPLS
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa
International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered
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.
Salary Range The salary range for this position is $81,000.00 - $135,200.00 / Annually. 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 current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educators, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, 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.
Reasonable Accommodation Request If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodations request form by following this link:
Accommodations Request.
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