Now Hiring - General Mills, Inc. - Retail Sales Representative - Milwaukee, WI in Milwaukee, WI

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Job Description: OVERVIEW 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 ACCOUNTABILITIES * FIELD SELLING (70% of time) * Maximize incremental sales and displays based on in-store observations and selling into key decision makers * Deliver sales results exhibiting superior sales and negotiation skills * Develop and maintain partnerships with key decision makers within the territory to overcome objections and maximize sales results * PROBLEM SOLVING & ANALYTICS (10% of time) * Develop foundational selling skills and product knowledge through immersive field experiences * Utilize analytical data to drive sales at the store level * Prepare for retail sales calls by gathering relevant store, product, and market data to create effective selling presentations for key decision makers * EXECUTIONAL EXCELLENCE (20% of time) * 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 * Communicate market insights from the store level to management * Leverage point-of-sale materials to drive incremental displays * Successfully execute NRO retail priorities through results-driven retail coverage * LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS * Model General Mills leadership behaviors and values to foster an inclusive environment, be a team player who embraces a learning and growth mindset, and demonstrates personal accountability * ADDITIONAL BENEFITS * Fleet Eligible * * Can opt-in to receive a company car or join the car allowance program * A gas card is also provided when selecting the company car * Up to 15 days of vacation annually (prorated based on start date) and 11 paid company holidays * 401(k) matching * Health Insurance - Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance * AND much more! * MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Must live within a 15-mile radius of the respective zip codes 53207, 53217, or 53208, or be willing to self-relocate within 30 days of the start. * Passion for selling/representing 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 (i.e. iPad) and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint * Strong interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external partners * Strong problem-solving, analytical, influencing, and negotiation skills * Ability to work with a high degree of independence * Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States full-time. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas. * PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * The 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 * Industry experience in sales, customer-facing sales, or other relevant experience * Knowledge of Woodman's Market stores * Ability to build relationships with key decision-makers across an organization * Bachelor's Degree