Sales Development Program - Summer 2024

Company: Conagra Brands
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 19, 2024

Job Description:

This job posting is an "Evergreen Requisition" designed to gather talent for current or future open positions. It Is a way for Conagra to expedite the hiring process when there is a need to fill that type of role. By applying to an Evergreen Requisition, you are expressing your interest in a particular job function within Conagra. Your application will be reviewed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist who may reach out to learn more about your career interests, and how that may best fit with Conagra. In addition to submitting your resume to an Evergreen Requisition, we encourage you to create a job search agent to be alerted when positions in your areas of interest become available.Have a taste for something big? Launch your career at Conagra Brands, one of North America's leading branded food companies!Make an impact in a refuse-to-lose environment and come work for a company known for iconic brands: Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Angie's BOOMCHICKPOP, Chef Boyardee, Swiss Miss and more!Why should you kick off your career with Conagra?Health, Dental, and Vision benefits that start on Day OneGenerous 401k company contribution + matchingYear-Round opportunities to give back to our communities, including Month of Service in AprilProfessional development opportunities throughout your careerNetwork with and learn from our industry experts across the companySummer Hours. Offices close at 1 p.m. on Friday50 miles from their new worksite.Is the Sales Development Program right for you? This role aims for college graduates who have the desire to excel in today's fast-paced sales environment. We will provide you with exposure to the various facets of our Customer Leadership Organization within a diverse Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) organization. Your skill set will be enhanced by providing you exposure to experienced professionals and various sales settings.This program is structured to last 2 years and will allow for consistent growth and individual development opportunities. You can expect several rotations through key areas of the Sales organization, such as: customer facing experience, analytics, business reviews, category management, revenue management, shopper marketing, and sales operations. You can also expect to:Gain hands-on sales experience working with customers Receive coaching and guidance from a program manager, functional manager and mentor to excel your development for future rolesLearn our business, interact with internal and external customers, and build an extensive network within the organizationDevelop and deliver presentations demonstrating knowledge acquired and results deliveredBuild skills in areas such as pricing, relationship management, negotiations, time management, and strategic business planningDo you have what it takes?You will complete your Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or a related program of study no later than June 2024 (January start dates available for December grads)You have general understanding of business, financial concepts, and theory behind processesYou desire to be a leader and grow within the Sales functionYou have the flexibility to relocate during and after the programYou can travel as neededYou have proven leadership abilities (i.e. collaboration, influencing & problem solving skills)We want you to bring your whole self to work and value diversity and inclusion:Named a Best Place to Work multiple years by Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ+One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by The Disability Equality IndexTop company for LatinX talent as named by Latino Leaders MagazineMulti-Year honoree of Civic 50, recognizing the nation's 50 most civic-minded companiesScholarship provider to Thurgood Marshall and Hispanic Scholarship FoundationOur Benefits:We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insuranceWealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase planGrowth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiencesBalance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)Our Company:Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye--, Marie Callender's--, Banquet--, Healthy Choice--, Slim Jim--, Reddi-wip--, and Vlasic--, and emerging brands, including Angie's-- BOOMCHICKAPOP--, Duke's--, Earth Balance--, Gardein--, and Frontera--.We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.

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