The Foodservice Ingredients team is seeking a determined and energetic Customer Account Specialist (CAS) to accelerate General Mills’ sales of foodservice ingredient products at operators and manufacturers across the DFW Metro area.
As a CAS, you will drive incremental sales and volume while sustaining existing business with foodservice operators and manufacturers in the DFW Metro.
In this role, you will be responsible for selling our foodservice ingredients portfolio, with a focus on technical and back-of-house solutions including Flour, Bakery Mixes, and other Frozen portfolio items. Through these selling efforts, you will develop mutually beneficial partnerships with foodservice operators across customer channels and record all activity in Salesforce.
You will collaborate with the Texas Sr. Account Executive and peers to deliver product expertise to your customers while sharing competitive and industry insights. By leveraging sales tools and analyzing internal reports, you will strategically plan your daily activities and identify new business opportunities. In addition, you will support key distributor and industry events, including Food Shows and Distributor Sales Meetings.
Not only will you contribute to growth in your individual territory, but you will also be supported by the broader team.
Strong candidates will demonstrate an entrepreneurial and curious mindset, with a desire to learn the business and create opportunity in the market. You will need to jump in quickly, show a bias for action, and take strong ownership of your territory. As a CAS, you will build a strong foundation in selling skills, including relationship building, internal and external communication, influencing, and strategic account management.
This role is based in the DFW Metro area, and the operator footprint extends across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Business needs may require local travel and occasional overnight stays.