Internship - Business Management Associate, Retail and Pet Sales

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 to grocery stores, club channels, drug and discount stores, and ecommerce.  

The hourly rate for this position is $28.27/hour. General Mills strives to provide fair and competitive pay that reflects your skills, experience, and academic background. The pay for this role considers many factors, including, but not limited to, your degree program, major, and year in school. Beyond a competitive hourly rate, as a General Mills intern, you'll gain access to a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall development and wellbeing. This includes partially subsidized housing & relocation assistance (if applicable & requirements are met), a summer of learning and fun featuring networking opportunities with company leaders, comprehensive health benefits, wellbeing resources, and other valuable perks. Specific benefits may vary by role, location, and eligibility requirements.  

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