Business Management Associate, Foodservice Sales - Campus

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 another and grow together.

Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash itsscaleand stand for good.

General Millsoperatesin more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including

Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Totino’s, Annie’s, Wanchai Ferry and more.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, General Mills generated fiscal 2026net sales U.S.$18billion.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE, FOOD SERVICE SALES
AT GENERAL MILLS?

North America Food service (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 early career sales program is designed to help you launch your career at General Mills through structured development, meaningful coaching, and hands‑on selling experience. The ability to experience different roles and assignments builds the depth and breadth needed to transform into future Sales leadership roles at General Mills.

• 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. One rotation at World Headquarters (WHQ) and another in a field‑based selling role as a Customer Account Specialist (CAS) in a location outside of WHQ. Depending on business need, you may begin either at World Headquarters (WHQ) or directly in a field‑based selling role as a Customer Account Specialist (CAS).
• Selling and Influencing:
  Build core selling skills and product knowledge through a structured curriculum and hands‑on customer and field experiences
• Business Analytics and problem Solving: learn to use business dynamics and analytical tools to uncover opportunities, develop solution‑based insights and influence decision‑makers
• Sales Support and Strategy:
  Apply your understanding of customer needs, sales trends and business analytics to support strategy development and help drive and execute upon business priorities
• Relationship Building:
  Build strong internal and external relationships through cross‑functional projects, trade shows, mentorship and the option for involvement in diversity organizations.

WHERE WILL I WORK?

WHQ, Minneapolis, MN, or a designated NAF field location anywhere in the continental United States, dependent on business need.

IS THIS YOU?

• Bachelor’s degree required, open to all majors
• December 2026 or May 2027

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 2027
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

The base salary for this position is $73,000.At General Mills we…