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General Mills

Manufactures and distributes packaged foods

Account Manager

Field SalesUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeAnnemasse, FranceHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's-level degree (Bac+4/5) in Commerce or an equivalent field.
  • A first experience, including an internship or apprenticeship, in a commercial or marketing role involving consumer packaged goods.
  • A valid Category B driving licence.
  • Strong interpersonal and analytical abilities.
  • Determination, rigor, and organizational skills.
  • Interest in fast-moving consumer goods, growth levers, and business development.
  • Analytical, negotiation, and merchandising abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare customer visits and analyze sector performance indicators, making recommendations.
  • Drive sector key performance indicator achievement according to business priorities, targeting and planning required actions.
  • Analyze category and brand indicators in the sector and make recommendations to customers.
  • Develop growth plans that contribute to increasing client and sector revenue and margins.
  • Sell and execute commercial policy, including managing client business plans and implementing retailer strategy and priorities.
  • Maintain customer coverage at all levels, including sales representatives, department managers, store directors, and member-owners.
  • Assess brand conditions in stores using the 5 Ps: product presence, availability, shelf visibility, promotional visibility, and price-label and expiration-date presence.
  • Sell, monitor, and manage store business plans with major clients.
  • Sell the 5 Ps.
  • Identify business opportunities.
  • Implement plans negotiated with clients, including product placement, promotional displays, and out-of-stock prevention, including visits outside store opening hours.
  • Report sector activity regularly and monitor competitors.
  • Contribute to regional development and represent the company to clients.
  • Lead cross-functional team topics or specific subjects in meetings.
  • Participate in integrating new colleagues into the team.

Desired Qualifications

  • English is an advantage.

About the Company

General Mills

Manufactures and distributes packaged foods

General Mills is a global food company that manufactures and sells a wide range of packaged foods. Its products include cereals (like Cheerios), baking and ready-to-eat mixes (Betty Crocker, Pillsbury), ice cream (Haagen-Dazs), and pet foods (Blue Buffalo). The company distributes these products through grocery stores and online retailers and supports its brands with targeted advertising. Its food lines reach households, families, and pet owners alike. General Mills differentiates itself through a broad, well-known portfolio, a commitment to quality and sustainability, responsible sourcing, and community involvement, which helps build customer trust. Its goal is to provide tasty, nutritious foods while making a positive impact on people, communities, and the environment.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Founded
1928

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