Internship - Business Management Associate, Foodservice Sales

COMPANY OVERVIEW 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 another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.​ 
 General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash its   scale   and stand for good.      General Mills  operates  in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Totino’s, Annie’s, Wanchai Ferry and more.    Headquartered in Minneapolis, General Mills generated fiscal 2026 net sales U.S. $18 billion.      WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASOCIATE, FOODSERVICE INTERN AT GENERAL MILLS?    North America Foodservice (NAF)   business segment competes in the growing away-from-home food market in the US and Canada.  Our mission is to create growth away from home together for operators in diverse channels – including K-12 schools, colleges & universities, restaurants, bakeries, pizzerias, hospitals,   hotels   and senior living facilities    WHAT WILL I DO?    NAF’s early career sales program is designed to help you launch your career at General Mills through structured development, meaningful coaching, and hands-on selling experience. The ability to experience   different roles   and assignments builds the depth and breadth needed to transform into future Sales leadership roles at General Mills.       Internship:   10-week summer experience at the World Headquarters (WHQ) in Minneapolis, MN that includes working on real and impactful projects in close interaction with leadership teams throughout the United States.       Onboarding and L&D experiences   1-week, enhanced intern orientation and sales training   Foundational selling skills and product knowledge through structured curriculum and immersive field experiences   Best in class individualized development for professional success       Types of potential projects and exposure   Active engagement/ownership on a variety of Sales division projects, each designed to build understanding of our business and customers   Utilize business dynamics and analytical tools to   provide   solution-based insights to sell and influence decision-makers   Recommend core business strategies and receive hands-on experience internally and with customers   Work on business development, product introductions, category management,   pricing   and analytics   Build internal and external relationships through cross-functional projects, trade shows, mentorships, and diversity organizations   Presentation to senior leadership at the end of your internship   Professional performance feedback   Two performance appraisals will provide you with expectations,   objectives   and progress     WHERE WILL I WORK?    Minneapolis, MN      IS THIS YOU?

Bachelors   degree, open to any major    Grad   dates December 202 7   – Spring 202 8       Preferred Qualifications:    Business, Communications, Marketing and Liberal Arts majors     Foodservice and/or Hospitality experience    Passion to sell/ represent   General Mills and our top consumer food brands   Demonstrated leadership, teamwork experience   Strategic thinkers and problems solvers with   strong communication   skills   Must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record       HUNGRY FOR WHAT’S NEXT?     Internship is 10-weeks in Summer 2027: May 24th-July 30th