Retail Sales Representative - Lombard, IL

Job Details Company Overview

General Mills is reshaping the future of food. We believe food makes us better. It nourishes our bodies, brings us joy and connects us to each other. As one of the world's leading food companies, General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Annie's Homegrown, Old El Paso, Epic Provisions, Blue Buffalo and more. Are you passionate about the future of food? You've come to the right table. We want the very best talent to help lead something big. Responsibilities

POSITION OVERVIEW

Many General Mills products are already #1 or #2 in their categories, and our sales professionals continue to help us gain market share. As part of our retail team you will sell established brands, introduce new products and work to gain displays in retailer stores.

Successful sales employees showcase:

- Ability to influence others
- Passionate about people, sales and results.
- Creative thinker willing to suggest new ideas and encourage innovation
- Ability to learn technology quickly
- Ability to Build Displays in store

RESPONSIBILITIES

Retails Sales Representatives are responsible for:

- Display Selling:

- Sell incremental inventory to support account ads, seasonal events, company priorities, consumer coupon drops (FSIs), and in-store coupon demos
- Use supplemental labor where applicable to drive incremental or permanent displays
- Leverage event Point-of-Sale (POS) to sell incremental displays

- Distribution:

- Maintain GMI distribution standards within specified territory
- Place new items into marketplace within GMI timeframe

- Shelving:

- Place POS or shelf trays based as needed
- Verify resets are completed timely and properly; utilize supplemental labor resource as needed

- Pricing:

- Report pricing discrepancies to the proper account team and your manager
- Report information you find on our key competitors and categories

- Maintain optimum retail coverage patterns
- Maintain updated and accurate records
- Ensure confidentiality of all proprietary GMI data and materials
Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Must live within 30 miles of Lombard, IL (60148, 60123, 60510) within the first 30 days of start date
- High School diploma/equivalent
- Proficient with tablet (iPad), computer (Microsoft knowledge preferred) and printers
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
- Ability to lift 20 pounds throughout the day

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

- One year of relevant work experience
- Bachelor's degree

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Skills required
Business Development
Customer Service
Reduce Loss
Stock Merchandise
Operate Cash Register
Resolve Customer Issue