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General Mills

Manufactures and distributes packaged foods

Key Account Manager

Field SalesUpdated on Nov 12
Full-time€33.5k - €46.1k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bac+4/5 qualification in commerce or equivalent is required.
  • Previous internship or work-study experience in a sales or marketing role involving consumer packaged goods is required.
  • A Category B driver's license is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and analytical abilities are required.
  • Determination, rigor, and organizational skills are required.
  • The candidate must be willing to learn and develop within a growing company.
  • Interest in fast-moving consumer goods, growth drivers, and business development is required.
  • Analytical, negotiation, and merchandising capabilities are required.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare customer visits and analyze sector performance indicators, making recommendations.
  • Monitor sector key performance indicators against business priorities to target and plan actions.
  • Analyze key category and brand indicators in the sector and make customer recommendations.
  • Develop growth plans that increase customer and sector revenue and margin.
  • Sell and execute the commercial policy, including managing account business plans and implementing chain strategies and priorities.
  • Maintain customer coverage and relationships at all levels, including store employees, department managers, store directors, and member-owners.
  • Assess brand performance in stores using the five Ps: presence, product availability, shelf visibility, promotional visibility, and price-label and expiration-date presence.
  • Sell, monitor, and manage store business plans with major customers.
  • Sell the five Ps.
  • Identify and pursue business opportunities.
  • Implement plans negotiated with customers, including product placement, promotional displays, and out-of-stock prevention, including store visits outside opening hours.
  • Report regularly on sector activity and monitor competitors.
  • Contribute to regional development and represent the company to customers.
  • Facilitate cross-functional team topics or specific discussions in meetings.
  • Help integrate 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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