Field Selling Assistant - Albertons - Snacks (Scottsdale, AZ)

OVERVIEW

As a Field Selling Assistant (FSA) you will be key in enabling the Sales team to deliver outstanding results. In this role you will support the Albertsons Snacks customer sales team with accurate systems management, business management and creation and completion of selling materials and forms. This position will support Albertsons Denver, Intermountain, Jewel, Mid-Atlantic, and Shaw's divisions and will be in the Western Business Center. FSAs will work closely with their field sales team, Planning and Category Management teammates, as well as cross-functionally and with customer contacts. Competitive candidates will demonstrate the ability to work independently, show strong organizational/prioritization skills and technical (excel) skills, have a strong analytical background and pay close attention to detail and demonstrate flexibility and agility to changing priorities in a dynamic environment. The FSA will also be expected to support the day-to-day operations of the Western Business Center, including overall office and facilities management and meeting support when requested.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Deliver Outstanding Results & Sales Support

• Assist with internal system maintenance to ensure accurate tracking of volume and spending
• Provide customer forms and deal entry as needed for promotions, eCommerce, new items, logistical changes, etc.
• Assist team with special pack creation and order management
• Create selling materials for customer sales and retail teams
• Provide daily operations support for Western Business Center as requested

Problem Solving/Analytics

• Work collaboratively with peers to identify, improve and develop efficient processes
• Assist with trade and sales reporting as needed

Engaging Leader

• Model Engaging Leader behaviors to foster an inclusive environment and embrace a learning mindset while demonstrating personal accountability

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in any of the following: account management, trade funding, analytics, finance, sales, marketing, and/or category management, retail
• Analytical skills and experience
• Project management experience/skills (attention to detail, follow through, communication, independent worker)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with internal and external data sources (e.g., Trade Planner, Nielsen, customer point of sale data)
• Experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• International remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas

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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.