Sales Development Associate Summer 2027
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Have a taste for something big Launch your career at Conagra Brands one of North Americas 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 Angies BOOMCHICKPOP Chef Boyardee Swiss Miss and more!
Why should you kick off your career with Conagra
You dont have to stress about getting to your new city or where youre going to live. Relocation provided for those who live >50 miles from their new worksite.
Professional development opportunities throughout your career
Network with and learn from our industry experts across the company
Generous 401k company contribution matching
Health Dental Vision and other benefits that start on Day One
Build community grow professionally and champion inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Year-Round opportunities to give back to our communities including Month of Service in April
Summer Hours. Offices close at 1 p.m. on Friday
Is the Sales Development Program right for you
This role aims for college graduates who have the desire to excel in todays 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 roles
Learn our business interact with internal and external customers and build an extensive network within the organization
Develop and deliver presentations demonstrating knowledge acquired and results delivered
Build skills in areas such as pricing relationship management negotiations time management and strategic business planning
Do you have what it takes
You will complete your Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Professional Selling or a related program of study no later than June 2027
You have general understanding of business financial concepts and theory behind processes
You desire to be a leader and grow within the Sales function
You have the flexibility to relocate during and after the program
You can travel as needed
You have proven leadership abilities (i.e. collaborative influencing & problem-solving skills self-starter agile etc.)
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 Campaigns Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ
One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by The Disability Equality Index
Top company for LatinX talent as named by Latino Leaders Magazine
Multi-Year honoree of Civic 50 recognizing the nations 50 most civic-minded companies
Scholarship provider to Thurgood Marshall and Hispanic Scholarship Foundation
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 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.
Compensation
Pay Range:$59000-$79000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employees actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal Conagra employees Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role:
Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans wellness incentive program mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
Wealth: Great pay bonus incentive opportunity matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: Career development opportunities employee resource groups on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
Balance: Paid-time off parental leave flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
Our Company
At Conagra Brands we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18000 person team across 40 locations you are empowered to reach your potential make an impact and own your career. Were in the business of building champions within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
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. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.
Required Experience:
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