Internship - Business Management Associate, Retail and Pet 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 ASSOCIATE, RETAIL AND PET SALES INTERN AT GENERAL MILLS?   North America Retail (NAR) is our $11 billion retail food business in the U.S. and Canada. We have a diverse portfolio of iconic brands in 25 categories across grocery and convenience. In the U.S., one of NAR’s products can be found in 90% of households. North America Retail is a customer centric organization made up of four operating units: Walmart & Sam’s Club, Channels, Strategic Grocery and Regional Grocery. The 10,000-person NAR team includes Brand Management, Sales and strong functional teams in areas like Finance, Supply Chain, ITQ, HR, Consumer Insights and Legal. NAR’s vision is to be the undisputed leader in food, and we aspire to be the most innovative food company in North America     In   North America Pet,   we win,   learn   and grow together.   We’re   passionate about our teams, our brands and our pets, and we are united in our purpose to elevate the role of pets in every family. We lead with a challenger mindset, and we strive to be the undisputed leader in premium and super premium pet food by delivering the highest quality food and treats for pets and pet parents.   The Pet food category is a $50B category in the US, and we have ambitious growth goals.   The North America Pet segment includes our Blue Buffalo portfolio, our premium natural treats, and other leading pet nutrition brands, including Cat, Cloud   Star Treats , and Edgard & Cooper.   WHAT WILL I DO?   Your career will be built through a variety of different roles and assignments, each designed to build the depth and breadth needed to transform into a future Sales leader for General Mills.   Introduction and training 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 depth and breadth of 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   North American Retail (NAR) business delivers profitable growth with sales