Carrie Vijil
About Carrie Vijil
Carrie Vijil is a Senior Regional Business Manager at Chobani, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in business management, with previous roles at Chobani, PepsiCo, and the US Army, and holds a BBA and an MBA in Business Administration.
Current Role as Senior Regional Business Manager
Carrie Vijil currently holds the position of Senior Regional Business Manager at Chobani. She has been in this role since 2023, focusing on the SEG and UNFI Atlantic and South Regions. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing business operations and implementing strategies to enhance sales performance.
Previous Experience at Chobani
Prior to her current role, Carrie Vijil worked at Chobani in various capacities. She served as Customer Business Manager for UNFI from 2020 to 2022, and as Regional Business Manager from 2022 to 2023, where she managed operations in the UNFI Atlantic and South Regions. Her tenure at Chobani has contributed to her expertise in the food and beverages industry.
Career Background at PepsiCo
Carrie Vijil has significant experience at PepsiCo, where she held multiple roles. She worked as Key Account Manager for nearly a year in Windsor, CT, and as Regional Sales Manager for Wal-Mart in both the Tampa/St. Petersburg area and Windsor, CT. Her time at PepsiCo spanned from 2011 to 2015, providing her with a strong foundation in sales management.
Military Service in the US Army
Carrie Vijil served in the US Army, where she held several leadership positions. She was a Platoon Leader for the 36th ASMC (ABN) for eight months, followed by roles as Executive Officer and Human Resource Manager for the same unit. Her military experience from 2003 to 2007 helped develop her leadership and management skills.
Education and Expertise
Carrie Vijil earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Pacific Lutheran University, where she studied from 1998 to 2003. She later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Connecticut School of Business, studying from 2009 to 2011. Her educational background supports her strong expertise in pricing strategy and business operations within the food and beverages sector.