General Mills
Retail Sales Representative - Jackson, MS
General Mills, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39201
Retail Sales Representative
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. Key responsibilities include: Field selling (70% of time): Maximize incremental sales and displays based on in-store observations and selling into key decision makers. Problem solving & analytics (10% of time): Develop foundational selling skills and product knowledge through immersive field experiences. Utilize analytical data to drive sales at store level. Executional excellence (20% of time): Take personal accountability and ownership for results, and deeply understand customer needs. Leverage point of sale materials to drive incremental displays. Successfully execute NRO retail priorities, through results-driven retail coverage. Leadership behaviors include modeling General Mills leadership behaviors and values to foster an inclusive environment, embrace a learning and growth mindset, and demonstrate personal accountability. Additional benefits include fleet eligibility, vacation days, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, health insurance, and more. Minimum qualifications include: Must live in a 30-mile radius of the Jackson, MS area 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 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. Physical requirements include: Majority of the time will be spent in customer stores. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 20 pounds while using the appropriate lifting techniques and safety rules. Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and some climbing of ladders at store level. Preferred qualifications include: 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. Salary range for this position is $45000.00 - $62000.00 / Annually.
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. Key responsibilities include: Field selling (70% of time): Maximize incremental sales and displays based on in-store observations and selling into key decision makers. Problem solving & analytics (10% of time): Develop foundational selling skills and product knowledge through immersive field experiences. Utilize analytical data to drive sales at store level. Executional excellence (20% of time): Take personal accountability and ownership for results, and deeply understand customer needs. Leverage point of sale materials to drive incremental displays. Successfully execute NRO retail priorities, through results-driven retail coverage. Leadership behaviors include modeling General Mills leadership behaviors and values to foster an inclusive environment, embrace a learning and growth mindset, and demonstrate personal accountability. Additional benefits include fleet eligibility, vacation days, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, health insurance, and more. Minimum qualifications include: Must live in a 30-mile radius of the Jackson, MS area 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 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. Physical requirements include: Majority of the time will be spent in customer stores. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 20 pounds while using the appropriate lifting techniques and safety rules. Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and some climbing of ladders at store level. Preferred qualifications include: 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. Salary range for this position is $45000.00 - $62000.00 / Annually.