Internship – North America Foodservice Marketing

General Mills

General Mills was named #1 Best Place to Work for New Grads by Forbes and one of the Top 100 Intern Programs in the US.

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Position Details

Internship – North America Foodservice Marketing
Internship
Full-time
8/20/2024
Twin Cities Metro
Minneapolis, MN

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF NORTH AMERICA FOODSERVICE MARKETING AT GENERAL MILLS?

North America Foodservice (NAF) business segment competes in the growing away-from-home food market in the US. Our mission is to create growth away from home together for operators in diverse channels – includingK-12 schools, colleges & universities, restaurants, bakeries, pizzerias, hospitals, hotels and senior living facilities.

WHAT WILL I DO?

Your NAF career will be built through different roles and assignments, each designed to build the depth and breadth needed to transform future Marketing leadership roles at General Mills.

Internship: 10-week summer experience at the World Headquarters (WHQ) in Minneapolis, MN that includes working on real and impactful Marketing projects across our different areas within NAF Marketing: Channel, Platform and Custom; in close interaction with cross-functional partners and leadership teams throughout the United States.

Onboarding and Development Experiences:

  • 1-2 weeks, enhanced intern orientation and NAF & Marketing training 
  • Foundational marketing skills and product knowledge through structured curriculum

Types of potential projects and exposure:

  • Active engagement on Marketing projects, each designed to build depth and breadth of understanding of Marketing and NAF’s brands and operators Recommend core Marketing strategies and receive hands-on experiences 
  • Build relationships through cross-functional projects, mentorships, and industry organizations 
  • Presentation to senior leadership at the end of your internship

Performance Feedback:

  • Two performance appraisals throughout the summer

Outcome:

  • Possibility of receiving a Full-Time offer for a NAF Marketing Associate role at WHQ

WHY INTERN AT GENERAL MILLS?

As one of the world’s leading food companies, General Mills believes that food should make us better. Food brings us joy and nourishes our lives, connecting us to each other and the earth.

General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Haagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Blue Buffalo, Pillsbury, Yoplait, Old El Paso, Totinos and more.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, General Mills generated fiscal 2024 net sales US $20 billion.

WHERE WILL I WORK?

World Headquarters, Minneapolis, MN.

IS THIS YOU?

  • Open to all undergraduate majors: Business, Communications, Marketing and Liberal Arts majors preferred. 
  • December 2025, May 2026 graduation 
  • Foodservice or Hospitality Experience a plus.

HUNGRY FOR WHAT’S NEXT?

  • Internship is 10-weeks in Summer 2025: May 19 - July 25, 2025
  • Relocation assistance and optional subsidized furnished housing available (if eligible)


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