Graduate Account Executive null

Job Description

Join General Mills, a world-renowned FMCG company whose brands are well-established, where you’ll work with other exceptional individuals in an innovative, collaborative environment.

Does the name Old El Paso, Betty Crocker or Haagen Dazs ring a bell for you? What about Nature Valley & Fibre One, or Latina Fresh and 25° South?  This role supports bringing these household names to consumers across Australia and New Zealand.

We are looking for a recent graduate to join our Sales team on a 12-month contract basis.  If you’re looking to turn your university education into career excellence, within our Certified Great Place to work in Melbourne, Australia, we’re ready to help that become a reality.

In this role, you will report to the National Business Manager and develop an understanding of the role Sales plays at General Mills – you will interact with a wide range of stakeholders across the Finance, Sales and Marketing & Supply Chain teams.

In your time with us, some of the key responsibilities and learning objectives will include:

• Leverage data to develop insights and make suggestions so we can best serve the customer and consumer
• Play a role in measuring and monitoring forecasts for accuracy
• Participate in the preparation and execution of range reviews and planning
• Build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with a range of internal stakeholders
• A range of tasks to support the Customer Team

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Possess a strong willingness and appetite to learn
• Have graduated in 2020 or 2021 with a Bachelor in Marketing, Business, Commerce or another related discipline

• Strong communication, time management and prioritisation skills
• Be commercially oriented and results-driven
• Are team-oriented and able to use your initiative
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

The ability to rapidly learn new systems and any prior experience working in FMCG, retail or supplier environment is also an advantage.

What's in it for you?

Aside from working for some of the best leaders in FMCG in Australia, is a Certified Great Place to Work, we offer;

• A half-day every Friday for our people to focus on their wellbeing and balance,
• Access to world-class learning & development programs,
• 1:1 mentoring with our best upcoming leaders,
• Best practice workplace flexibility,
• An inclusive workplace where you belong!