Coordinator, North America Foodservice

NORTH AMERICAN FOODSERVICE(NAF) COORDINATOR: OVERVIEW: At General Mills, Administrative Services is a strategic business partner, adding value through exceptional administrative support that enables our company to win and our employees to maximize their full potential. We drive winning results for the organization through developing our amazing talent, creating agile organizations and, building world class capabilities that unleash performance in a distinctive and undeniable global culture. We are driven to be the premiere administrative service organization in the world. The role of the North American Foodservice Coordinator focuses on coordinating internal and external Food Industry events as well as providing administrative support for NAF Sales & Field Sales, and NAF Marketing initiatives. The individual must demonstrate exceptional leadership, organizational skills, collaboration across teams, communicate effectively with employees at all levels including Senior Executive Leadership, effectively utilize all support resources, and professionalism in representing General Mills. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Oversee logistical event planning for all internal and external industry events including but not limited to Foodservice shows and Customer events. Interact with external event coordinators/customers to ensure alignment and to ensure we are getting the most from these events. Proactively plan and coordinate events. Seek ways to increase our impact and how we maximize our investments in these events Partner with Marketing on events such as International Foodservice Distribution Association (IFDA) to enhance the customer experience Partner with key leaders for the annual National Sales Event (possible 10% travel) Partner with Sales for Retail Foodservice Industry Events Oversee floor planning for NAF area Maintain and oversee NAF mailrooms, supply rooms and storage closets Responsible for Website Auditing Responsible for collating and disseminating Connected Commerce data and information across teams and stakeholders Routine administrative tasks supporting NAF Field Sales to include (but not limited to) PowerPoint deck maintenance, create and maintain various NAF email distribution lists, etc. Other duties and special projects as assigned This position is required to be on site a minimum of 4 days a week MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to integrate technology, tools, and capabilities into business processes Exceptional organization/prioritization skills with attention to detail, strong ability to multitask, think proactively, manage multiple priorities and changing work demands Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written Strong analytical skills Exceptional representative of GMI to external partners, outside organizations, industry organizations, and community leaders Professionalism, maturity, and ability to handle confidential information with a high level of integrity and accountability Highly motivated, self-starter. Able to work with minimal supervision High level of independent judgment and decision-making to analyze and resolve highly confidential, complex nature of work/problems Effectively utilize network of appropriate contacts to resolve problems and facilitate appropriate decisions to analyze and resolve confidential or somewhat complex work/problems Superior customer service skills with ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the corporation Ability to influence others for effective and efficient results Strong learning mindset A team player – able to build relationships with guests, customers, and co-workers Ability to handle changing work demands with ease Change management advocate PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 5 years administrative, customer service or related area experience. Experience working in a large matrixed organization with multiple cross-functional partners. 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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.