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Join Cameron Garris, a Tuskegee University graduate majoring in Sales & Marketing, as he reflects on his enriching internship experience at ConAgra Foods. Garris shares his goals, the importance of understanding the food industry, and how this internship aligns with his long-term career plans. With involvement in various organizations such as Pi Sigma Epsilon and the NAACP, he highlights the significance of leadership and relationship-building in sales. Learn about his day-to-day experiences, insights into retail dynamics, and the potential career paths within ConAgra.
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AWG Sales InternCameron Garris • Hometown: Los Angeles, CA • College: Tuskegee University • Major: Sales & Marketing • Organizations: Pi Sigma Epsilon, N.A.A.C.P, T.U.B.E, N.S.B.L, Next Step Up Mentoring Program. • Graduation: 2015 • About me … • Why ConAgra Foods • Established Fortune 500 company • Enhance Retail Experience in Grocery • Passion of Leadership and Development • Opportunities to seek different career paths
Recognition AWG Field Team
Came into program with goals… • Better understanding of the food industry • Would food industry fit my long-term plans? • Is ConAgra a company that would offer me a sound career?
Aeropostale Transition Core Mirrors Customers Single Items VS. Multi Items
Questions of a “New Hire” How can I make my Store Audits faster and more efficient? What “Tool’s” are needed as a New Hire ? How Can I Organize My Key Accounts? How do I build relationships with my customers? What perks can attribute to my Selling Documents? Why is my Job important ?
Top SKU’s Sales Document Product Knowledge/ Competitive Activity Shelving Preference Customer Support Authorized Distribution List Product Themes/Promotional Dates
Electronic Era Retail Rep “New Hire”
Innovation Research • Pepsi vs. Coca Cola Experience Jim Canney Wal-Mart Market Manager District 432 Tour Walk Wal-Mart Introduce New POS/IMS Training App Scan Items on smart phone, Locate product on hand/back room, Sales per day, Out of Stock Product, Numerical Order • Council Bluff Plant Tour • Most Profitable Plant for ConAgra foods. Stats Total AWG 11,116 Cases Kansas City Division 2,287 cases (21% of Cases) • ConAgra AWG Customers • Day in the Life of a Sales Rep • Dahl’s, B&R, Hen House
Came into program with goals… • Better understanding of the food industry • Would food industry fit my long-term plans? • Is ConAgra a company that would offer me a sound career?
My Recipe For Growth Key Learning’s Takeaways