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Customer Account Specialist green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing your I-140 petition. Per-country backlogs mean your priority date determines when you can adjust status or complete consular processing toward lawful permanent residency.
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We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Tri State Elite Region Sales Team is seeking a determined and energetic Customer Account Specialist (CAS) to accelerate General Mills sales at Foodservice operators across New York City Metro.
As a CAS, you will drive incremental sales and volume as well as sustain existing business at Foodservice operators in the K-12, Commercial, Lodging, Healthcare, Colleges & Universities, and Business & Industry channels.
In this role, you will be responsible for selling our full portfolio of front-of-house and back-of-house products, including Frozen Baked Goods, Cereal, Pizza, Flour, Mixes, Snacks, and IW Frozen Meals. Through these selling efforts, you will develop mutually beneficial partnerships with Foodservice operators across all customer channels and record all activity in Salesforce.
You will collaborate with your Account Executive and CAS peers to deliver product expertise to your customers as well as share competitive and industry insights. By leveraging sales tools and analyzing internal reports, you will strategically plan your daily activities and identify new business opportunities. In addition, you will support key distributor and industry events, including Food Shows, Distributor Sales Meetings, and School Nutrition Association (SNA) Events.
Not only will you contribute to your individual territory growth, but you will also be supported by the amazing Tri State Elite team which spans all of New York, Vermont, and north New Jersey.
Strong candidates will demonstrate an entrepreneurial and curious mindset, eager to learn the business, and drive opportunity in the market. You will need to jump in quickly, showcase a bias for action, and have a strong sense of ownership for your territory. As a CAS, you will develop a foundation in selling skills, including relationship building, internal and external communication, influencing, and more.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Sustain existing business and drive new, incremental sales volume
- Sell General Mills products to Foodservice customers in our focus channels across your assigned territory to grow volume.
- Collaborate with Account Executive and CAS peers to effectively create operator demand for new items through distributors including, but not limited to Driscoll Foods, Sysco Metro New York, and Performance Foodservice Metro New York.
- Leverage resources such as Salesforce, customer purchase data, Google, customer websites and social media, and local expertise to properly inform yourself about customers’ operations and prepare for new opportunities and sales calls accordingly.
- Leverage a broad portfolio of marketing and trade resources to overcome customer objections to close sales and drive growth.
Partner with distributor sales representatives (DSRs) to educate on our products and empower them to sell on your behalf to their customers.
Leverage Data & Analytics Tools including Salesforce, Operator Volume Data, and Bid Tool Data to identify and close new opportunities.
- Embrace Salesforce as the daily tool to manage and grow your business:
- Consistently meet or exceed the in-person sales Visits goal of 16 per week.
- Complete 100% of Core 74 Opportunities determined per half-year.
- Achieve assigned territory volume growth target.
Leverage General Mills data sources to mine for additional opportunities within the territory.
Other Accountabilities
- Develop, plan, and execute a strategic call pattern that maximizes your sales call coverage (minimum of 16 in-person sales calls per week).
- Demonstrate product knowledge to operators through at-home and on-site sample preparation and baking across all product platforms.
Support critical distributor and industry events including Industry Expos, Distributor Food Shows, Distributor Sales Meetings, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing or other related field, with 1+ year of foodservice industry experience or 2+ years of food sales experience.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and win as part of a team.
- Self-motivated and disciplined with ability to maintain workload from a remote office.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2+ years of foodservice industry experience.
- Local knowledge of the market.
SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this position is:
$71,300 - $107,000 Annual
At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST
If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Tri State Elite Region Sales Team is seeking a determined and energetic Customer Account Specialist (CAS) to accelerate General Mills sales at Foodservice operators across New York City Metro.
As a CAS, you will drive incremental sales and volume as well as sustain existing business at Foodservice operators in the K-12, Commercial, Lodging, Healthcare, Colleges & Universities, and Business & Industry channels.
In this role, you will be responsible for selling our full portfolio of front-of-house and back-of-house products, including Frozen Baked Goods, Cereal, Pizza, Flour, Mixes, Snacks, and IW Frozen Meals. Through these selling efforts, you will develop mutually beneficial partnerships with Foodservice operators across all customer channels and record all activity in Salesforce.
You will collaborate with your Account Executive and CAS peers to deliver product expertise to your customers as well as share competitive and industry insights. By leveraging sales tools and analyzing internal reports, you will strategically plan your daily activities and identify new business opportunities. In addition, you will support key distributor and industry events, including Food Shows, Distributor Sales Meetings, and School Nutrition Association (SNA) Events.
Not only will you contribute to your individual territory growth, but you will also be supported by the amazing Tri State Elite team which spans all of New York, Vermont, and north New Jersey.
Strong candidates will demonstrate an entrepreneurial and curious mindset, eager to learn the business, and drive opportunity in the market. You will need to jump in quickly, showcase a bias for action, and have a strong sense of ownership for your territory. As a CAS, you will develop a foundation in selling skills, including relationship building, internal and external communication, influencing, and more.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Sustain existing business and drive new, incremental sales volume
- Sell General Mills products to Foodservice customers in our focus channels across your assigned territory to grow volume.
- Collaborate with Account Executive and CAS peers to effectively create operator demand for new items through distributors including, but not limited to Driscoll Foods, Sysco Metro New York, and Performance Foodservice Metro New York.
- Leverage resources such as Salesforce, customer purchase data, Google, customer websites and social media, and local expertise to properly inform yourself about customers’ operations and prepare for new opportunities and sales calls accordingly.
- Leverage a broad portfolio of marketing and trade resources to overcome customer objections to close sales and drive growth.
Partner with distributor sales representatives (DSRs) to educate on our products and empower them to sell on your behalf to their customers.
Leverage Data & Analytics Tools including Salesforce, Operator Volume Data, and Bid Tool Data to identify and close new opportunities.
- Embrace Salesforce as the daily tool to manage and grow your business:
- Consistently meet or exceed the in-person sales Visits goal of 16 per week.
- Complete 100% of Core 74 Opportunities determined per half-year.
- Achieve assigned territory volume growth target.
Leverage General Mills data sources to mine for additional opportunities within the territory.
Other Accountabilities
- Develop, plan, and execute a strategic call pattern that maximizes your sales call coverage (minimum of 16 in-person sales calls per week).
- Demonstrate product knowledge to operators through at-home and on-site sample preparation and baking across all product platforms.
Support critical distributor and industry events including Industry Expos, Distributor Food Shows, Distributor Sales Meetings, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing or other related field, with 1+ year of foodservice industry experience or 2+ years of food sales experience.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and win as part of a team.
- Self-motivated and disciplined with ability to maintain workload from a remote office.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2+ years of foodservice industry experience.
- Local knowledge of the market.
SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this position is:
$71,300 - $107,000 Annual
At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST
If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Customer Account Specialist
Document progressive experience before applying
EB-3 skilled worker eligibility requires at least two years of relevant experience, and EB-2 requires a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive work if your degree isn't advanced. Gather performance reviews, promotion records, and employer letters now so your credentials are ready when PERM is initiated.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed employment-based green card sponsorship history for account management and customer-facing roles. Targeting companies that have completed PERM filings before cuts your timeline compared to approaching employers who've never navigated the process.
Look up prevailing wage before salary talks
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location before PERM is approved. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level for Customer Account Specialist in your target city so you enter salary negotiations already knowing the PERM floor.
Ask employers about PERM recruitment steps upfront
PERM requires your employer to run a documented recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers are available. During interviews, ask whether the company has in-house immigration counsel or an outside firm handling PERM, since employers without that infrastructure often stall or abandon sponsorship mid-process.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date controls when USCIS can process your I-485 or the National Visa Center can schedule consular processing. If you're from India or China, check the monthly Visa Bulletin to monitor your place in the queue and plan accordingly.
Understand AC21 portability before switching jobs
If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change employers without losing your place in line, as long as the new role is in the same or similar occupation. Confirm that your Customer Account Specialist duties align with the SOC code on your original PERM before accepting a new offer.
Green Card Customer Account Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Customer Account Specialist roles?
Most Customer Account Specialist positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or skilled workers with at least two years of verified experience. If your role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the correct category before filing PERM.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-140 immigrant petition and then adjustment of status or consular processing. There's no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals from high-demand countries can face priority-date backlogs before their I-485 can be processed. H-1B visa sponsorship, by contrast, is temporary and subject to an annual lottery.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Customer Account Specialist positions?
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history in account management and customer success roles. Targeting companies that have completed PERM filings previously is more reliable than cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the process, since PERM requires significant employer commitment including prevailing wage documentation and a full recruitment test.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for my job search?
Before DOL certifies PERM, your employer must advertise the position and show no minimally qualified U.S. workers applied. This means your offer letter and start date will be delayed while the recruitment window runs, typically several months. Employers experienced with PERM plan this timeline in advance, so asking about their immigration process during interviews helps you identify sponsors who won't stall.
Can I change employers after my green card process starts?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your I-140 was approved, a new employer can file a fresh PERM and I-140 and you may carry over your original priority date. If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Confirm your Customer Account Specialist duties match your PERM's SOC code before switching.