Michelle Milless Email & Phone Number

Elk River, MN, US

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Develop strategic customer relationships by being the category expert in providing business insights, strategic development, and assortment/planogram recommendations to drive category growth for the Meat Snack category.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Business Operations Manager - Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG)- Provide comprehensive business operational support for the General Mills/AWG team, working cross functionally with both internal and external partners (AWG's Category Managers, Buyers, and Retail Owners).- Work with team on trade plan/budget.- Seek opportunities to streamline and simplify.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Customer Account Lead II role supporting the General Mills Supervalu Sales Team. Assisted with GMI/SV PVA and distribution plan. Coordinated food demonstrations, consumer funds, display programs, and Natural Organic initiatives. Centralized and simplified processes, information an approaches with goal of operational efficiencies.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Supported the General Mills Meijer Team.- Developed and coached team of four individuals.- GMI/Meijer JBP - provided monthly analytics, reporting and defined opportunities to grow gross sales.- Worked cross functionally (internally and externally) to drive business growth.- Created clear, concise customer presentations.- Evaluated trade plans and made.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Category Manager Role supporting HyVee, Roundy's, Giant Eagle, Spartan Nash, etc General Mills Sales Team.- Customized new item materials for retailers and incorporated distribution recommendations.- Utilized customer, category and shopper data to develop compelling and executable insights to drive distribution, shelving, and merchandising and pricing.

- Analyze executional effectiveness of promotions and events, including return on investment and cost efficiency- Drive increased sales, volume, and profit through the optimization of everyday pricing and merchandising strategies- Lead and coach Mumbai analysts on key pricing projects- Work with GMI Sales Team to influence everyday pricing and.

- Manage and develop a team of 8-15 Trade Team Specialists- Ensure our Sales Team's Trade Planners are paid in an accurate and timely manner- Deliver Trade Management and Financial Excellence- Build Customer relationships- Utilize Continuous Improvement to optimize work processes and business strategies- Ensure Productivity and Process Improvement- Special.