Merchandising Leader

Description

Job Summary: Develop and manage people, leading promoter team management and improvement while ensuring implementation of trade/marketing/sales strategies. Key Highlights: 1. Leading team management and improvement for promoters 2. Focusing on Perfect Store concepts and MPDV implementation 3. Managing processes and routines with the team, including HR and training : General Mills is committed to being a force for good through a global inclusion strategy that brings diversity to our people and culture, enabling higher levels of engagement with our employees to grow together with our customers and consumers. For us, creating an inclusive environment and fostering diversity drives company growth while also supporting employee development. Job Description: **About the Position:** Develop yourself and others by leading team management and improvement. Assume responsibilities relevant to the role, always aligning team actions with company principles. **Responsibilities:** * Manage visit routes while prioritizing promoter well-being; * Apply Perfect Store concepts and implement MPDV for each cycle; collaborate synergistically with the commercial team; * Implement trade/marketing/sales strategies measured by KPIs established by respective departments; * Manage processes and safeguard routines (using SPOT S3 tool, similar to SGDM) with the promoter team, and robustly drive Perfect Store KPIs; * Manage HR-related matters and related issues, directing them toward resolution; conduct recruitment, training, and team meetings; * Analyze reports and jointly develop action plans with the promoter team to address necessary corrections; * Conduct biweekly in-person meetings with promoters to disseminate upcoming initiatives and essential information; * Monitor data quality for Perfect Store audits; * Deliver training to new PDV employees and assign mentors for first-week support; * Serve as communication guardian for the field: immediately and formally notify the SM and commercial team regarding low stock or out-of-stock situations at stores; * Conduct and administer performance evaluations for promoters; * Visit stores receiving General Mills merchandising services (direct or third-party) — at least 80% of your monthly store base — and ensure all employees use the safety PPE provided by the company. **Requirements:** * Completed high school education; bachelor’s degree preferred * Valid and permanent Class B driver’s license * Experience in Merchandising/Sales within food, beverage, or consumer goods sectors * Experience with programs such as: Perfect Store, Gold Program, Ideal Store * Effective communication and teamwork skills * Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Experience in people management * Willingness to travel (Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte/Linha Verde, Lagoa Santa, Matozinhos, Nova Lima, Pedro Leopoldo, Santa Luzia, São José Da Lapa, Sete Lagoas, and Vespasiano) * Residence in Belo Horizonte - MG Company Description: General Mills is a global leader in food and works to make the foods the world loves! Our global brands include Cheerios, Annie's, Yoplait, Nature Valley, Häagen-Dazs, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Old El Paso, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki, Blue, and many others. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, the company entered Brazil in 1997, launching premium ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs. In 2012, it acquired Grupo Yoki Alimentos, adopting a new business model and gaining ownership of long-established Brazilian brands Yoki, Kitano, and Mais Vita. Today, we are a passionate team of 35,000 employees across more than 100 countries and all continents.