General Mills
Pet Field Selling Assistant - Regional Distributors & Farm Channel - Remote Elig
General Mills, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, 85251
Field Selling Assistant (FSA)
As a Field Selling Assistant (FSA) supporting our BLUE Regional Distributor and Farm sales teams, you'll be at the heart of our workhelping 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. Key Accountabilities
Selling Expertise & Leadership: 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.) Executional Excellence: Deliver outstanding results & sales support Work collaboratively with peers to identify, improve and develop efficient processes Engaging Leader: Model engaging leader behaviors to work agilely, embrace a learning mindset and demonstrate personal accountability Minimum Qualifications
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) Preferred Qualifications
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! Additional Considerations
Scottsdale, AZ preferred, US remote eligible International remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered 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 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 $45000.00 - $62000.00 / 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, educations, 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.
As a Field Selling Assistant (FSA) supporting our BLUE Regional Distributor and Farm sales teams, you'll be at the heart of our workhelping 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. Key Accountabilities
Selling Expertise & Leadership: 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.) Executional Excellence: Deliver outstanding results & sales support Work collaboratively with peers to identify, improve and develop efficient processes Engaging Leader: Model engaging leader behaviors to work agilely, embrace a learning mindset and demonstrate personal accountability Minimum Qualifications
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) Preferred Qualifications
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! Additional Considerations
Scottsdale, AZ preferred, US remote eligible International remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered 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 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 $45000.00 - $62000.00 / 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, educations, 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.