Abhishek Jha
About Abhishek Jha
Abhishek Jha is the Head of Modern Trade and Trade Marketing at General Mills in Mumbai, India, with over two decades of experience spanning the military, FMCG, and trade marketing sectors.
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Abhishek Jha holds the position of Head Modern Trade and Trade Marketing at General Mills in the Mumbai Area, India. He leads initiatives in modern trade and trade marketing for the company.
Current Role at General Mills
Abhishek Jha is currently leading the Modern Trade and Trade Marketing sector at General Mills. His role involves overseeing the development and execution of trade marketing strategies, focusing on optimizing the company's presence in the modern retail space within the Mumbai Area, India.
Previous Experience at General Mills
Prior to his current role, Abhishek Jha served as the Regional Sales Manager (RSM) for the South region at General Mills from 2018 to 2020. In this capacity, he was responsible for driving sales growth and enhancing market penetration in the Bengaluru Area, India.
Roles at ITC Limited
Abhishek Jha has an extensive background with ITC Limited. He started as an Area Sales Manager in Bhopal (2007-2011), moved on to the role of Brand Manager (2011-2014) in Kolkata, and later served as RSM Convenience (2014-2018) in Kolkata. Throughout his tenure, he was focused on regional sales management and brand development, specifically in the convenience product sector.
Military Service
Abhishek Jha began his career in the Indian Army, where he served as a Captain from 2001 to 2007. His military experience provided a disciplined approach to management and leadership, which he later applied in his transition to the corporate sector.
Educational Background
Abhishek Jha studied at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. He also holds a BA in Economics from Fergusson College, where he studied Economics and Statistics from 1997 to 2000.
Transition from Military to Corporate Career
Abhishek Jha transitioned from a career in the Indian Army to corporate roles beginning with sales management. His background in military service has equipped him with unique disciplinary insights that he leverages in the corporate world, particularly in trade marketing and regional sales management.