About this role
General Mills is now hiring a part-time retail sales associate to be an in-store brand ambassador for Edgard & Cooper Pet Food!
Edgard & Cooper (E&C) is an exciting NEW pet food brand in the U.S. This European brand was acquired by General Mills in 2024 because of their philosophy on sustainable, delicious and healthy pet food. We are looking for a passionate pet sales associate to provide educational and engaging in-store pet parent experience, to recommend the best E&C nutrition for their pet(s).
Day 1 Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay - $17/hr
- 401K
- Paid training
- Set schedule between 9 to 18 hours; maximum 20 hours
- Wellness programs
- Pet food reimbursement
- Pet adoption reimbursement
What a typical day will look like:
Pet enthusiast, ready to tell the Edgard & Cooper story mainly in pet stores but occasionally at local events. Connect with pet parents and store associates through a personalized approach engaging in conversation about their pets. Actively listen to utilize product knowledge and latest promotions to recommend the best E&C nutrition for their pet(s). Record sales and insights from the day to enhance the pet and pet parent experience.
Minimum Requirements:
- 18+ years old
- Must reside within 25 miles of designated location
- Have reliable transportation and willing to drive to locations designated by your manager within a 25-mile radius
- Available to work on weekends (Saturdays and Fridays and/or Sundays)
- Comfortable and confident engaging with pet parents and store associates
- Must be physically able to lift 30lbs and move around the store for up to 4 hours
- Have an active email account and access to a computer
- Smart phone preferred
So, if a work environment engaging with other pet lovers is exciting, join us in building the Edgard & Cooper brand in the U.S.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodations request form by following this link: Accommodations Request.
Other facts
About General Mills
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. General Mills 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.
What you'll do
- The retail sales associate will act as a brand ambassador for Edgard & Cooper, engaging with pet parents and store associates. They will utilize product knowledge to recommend the best nutrition for pets and record sales insights.
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