Now Hiring - Retail Sales Representative - Oklahoma City, OK in Mustang, OK

POSITION SUMMARY

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop foundational selling skills and product knowledge through immersive field experiences
• Utilize analytical data to drive sales at store level
• Prepare for retail sales calls by gathering relevant store, product, and market data to create effective selling presentations for key decision makers

• Take personal accountability and ownership for results, and deeply understand customer needs
• Understand GMI products, categories, and brand priorities and how to link those to store opportunities
• Successfully execute NRO retail priorities, through results-driven retail coverage
• Maximize incremental sales and displays based on in-store observations
• Develop and maintain partnerships with key decision makers within territory in order to overcome objections and maximize sales results
• Communicate market insights from the store level to management
• Leverage point of sale materials to drive incremental displays

• Model General Mills leadership behaviors and values to foster an inclusive environment, embrace a learning and growth mindset, and demonstrate personal accountability

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must live in a 30 mile radius of Oklahoma City area and the respective zip codes or willing to self-relocate within 30 days of start
• Passion to sell/represent General Mills and our top consumer food brands
• Relevant work experience with a High School Diploma/equivalent
• Proficient ability to use tablets (i.e. iPad) and Microsoft Excel
• 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
• US work authorization and must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

• 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

• 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