James G.
About James G.
James G. is an Interim Category Manager at Beyond Meat, with a strong background in the consumer goods industry, particularly in demand planning, marketing, and sales. He has held various roles at Mars and other companies, and he is proficient in both Spanish and English.
Current Role at Beyond Meat
James G. currently holds the position of Interim Category Manager at Beyond Meat, where he has been working since 2022. In addition to this role, he also serves as a Senior Demand Planner, a position he has held since 2021. His responsibilities in these roles involve overseeing category management and demand planning, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the plant-based food sector.
Previous Experience at Mars
James G. has extensive experience at Mars, where he worked in various capacities from 2010 to 2019. His roles included Marketing Specialist - Seasonal, Sales Analyst for both the Club Team and West regions, and Demand Planning Manager. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in analytics, marketing, and sales within the consumer goods industry.
Education and Qualifications
James G. earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Marketing from Saint Joseph's University, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He further enhanced his qualifications by obtaining a TQUK Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the International TEFL Academy, completing this program from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he studied Spanish at Club De Español and LAE Madrid, achieving proficiency in the language.
Early Career and Internships
James G. began his career with internships that provided valuable industry experience. He worked as a Management Intern at Ahold in 2008 and as an Eastern Region Sales Intern at McCormick in 2009. These positions allowed him to gain insights into sales and management practices early in his professional journey.
Skills and Expertise
James G. possesses a diverse skill set that includes strong analytical capabilities, marketing knowledge, and sales expertise. His background in the consumer goods industry is complemented by his proficiency in both Spanish and English, which enhances his communication skills in multilingual environments. This combination of skills supports his effectiveness in demand planning and category management roles.