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This is a job for a Customer Account Specialist with a company located in the Jackson, MS area.

Job Summary: This role is in either Memphis, TN or Jackson, MS.  The candidate will support Account Executives (AEs) in Memphis, TN, Jackson, MS and occasionally the Florida panhandle. Because this position is a customer facing role, travel and overnight travel are essential parts of the role. The overnight travel is estimated at 60% but can vary from week to week. Travel can be anywhere within the delivery footprint of our distributor base.

Responsibilities: Identify and sell General Mills foodservice products to key operators across territory to grow volume of Region. Collaborate with the Region'sâ?¯Account Executives to create pull through demand for core gaps and innovation. Work closely with distributors to train their sales team on our products, build relationships and obtain leads. Develop strategic geographic call patterns to maximize call coverage (12 -- 15 consultative calls per week to sell in 25+ additional slots to operators per month). Leverage General Mills data sources and best practices to identify and close operator opportunities (product and promotion). Update sales activities in Sales Force in a timely manner and exceed quarterly call and confirmed SKUs sold goals. Place & activate new items through strong operator engagement. Support critical distributor and industry events.

Qualifications: High School Diploma. Strong interpersonal & communication skills. Win as a team (team player). Self-motivated with ability to maintain workload from remote office and field. Valid driver's license with a good driving record. 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.

 Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veteran/other individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.