Graduate Account Executive

Great things are happening in the Europe and Australia (EUAU) region. Each day, our 4,000 plus colleagues bring their passion to our offices, manufacturing sites, R&D center, and commercial/distributor markets across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. We are energized by over 150 years of bringing people together with the food they love. With beloved brands Old El Paso, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Jus-Rol, Fibre One, Latina Fresh and more, we are on a mission to become the undisputed growth leader in food for EUAU. In a world that’s ever-changing, we look to stay ahead and seek people who share our love of food and are hungry to shape the future. Graduate Account Executive Join General Mills, a world-renowned FMCG company whose brands are well-established, where you’ll work with other exceptional individuals in an innovative, collaborative environment. Does the name Old el Paso, Betty Crocker or Haagen Dazs ring a bell for you? What about Nature Valley & Fibre One, or Latina Fresh and 25° South? This role supports bringing these household names to consumers across Australia and New Zealand. We are looking for a recent graduate to join our Sales team on a 12-month contract basis. If you’re looking to turn your university education into career excellence, within our Certified Great Place to work in Melbourne, Australia, we’re ready to help that become a reality. In this role, you will report into the National Business Manager and develop an understanding of the role Sales plays at General Mills – you will interact with a wide range of stakeholders across the Finance, Sales and Marketing & Supply Chain teams. In your time with us, some of the key responsibilities and learning objectives will include: Leverage data to develop insights and make suggestions so we can best serve the customer and consumer Play a role in measuring and monitoring forecasts for accuracy Participate in the preparation and execution of range reviews and forward planning Build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with a range of internal stakeholders A range of tasks to support the Customer Team To be successful in this role, you will need to: Possess a strong willingness and appetite to learn Have graduated in 2020 or 2021 with a Bachelors in Marketing, Business, Commerce or other related discipline Strong communication, time management and prioritisation skills Be commercially oriented and results driven Are team oriented and able to use your initiative Proficient in Microsoft Excel The ability to rapidly learn new systems and any prior experience working in FMCG, retail or supplier environment are also an advantage. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Aside from working for some of the best leaders in FMCG in Australia, in a Certified Great Place to Work, we offer; A half-day every Friday for our people to focus on their wellbeing and balance, Access to world class learning & development programs, 1:1 mentoring with our best upcoming leaders, Best practise workplace flexibility, An inclusive workplace where you belong! Applications close Friday, 1st April– don’t wait, apply today!