Job Description

Who is Conagra Brands? 
Conagra Brands, headquartered in Chicago, combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. We’re transforming the way we operate to fulfill what consumers and customers want, in a smart, simple way. We’re modernizing our iconic food brands, leveraging fresh opportunities and adapting to a changing landscape – all with a culture that’s ready to capture growth and drive shareholder value.
 
Job Summary
The Sales Development Program is a two-year program, with several rotations through key areas of the Sales organization. This program will provide on-the-job development and cross-functional project opportunities.  The experiences you can expect to gain during this program include, but are not limited to; customer facing experience, analytics, business reviews, category management, revenue management, shopper marketing, and sales operations. The purpose is to develop future leaders for the Sales organization and there will be a wide variety of available opportunities to apply to after program completion.

Position Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on sales experience working with customers
• Develop leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making skills through various project assignments and daily tasks
• Receive coaching and guidance from a program manager, functional manager and mentor to excel your development for future roles
• Responsible for rotation assignment tasks and objectives; effectively managing time and projects as assigned
• 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
• Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze information and make recommendations
• Build skills in areas such as pricing, relationship management, negotiations, time management, and strategic business planning

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, Finance (or related field)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Willingness to relocate during and after graduating from program
• Ability to make recommendations based on information gathered and analyzed from various sources
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• General understanding of business, financial concepts, and theory behind processes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work within a matrix organization and across cross-functional departments
• Ability to prioritize work initiatives, collaborate, demonstrate leadership and drive for results
• Travel is required

Our 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 insurance
• Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
• Balance: 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. â€‹