Adam Jones
About Adam Jones
Adam Jones is a Senior National Account Manager at General Mills, currently overseeing the Tesco account.
Title
Adam Jones currently holds the position of Senior National Account Manager at General Mills, specifically focusing on Tesco. He has extensive experience in handling major accounts and driving business growth.
Professional Experience
Before his current role at General Mills, where he has been in the same role before from 2018 to 2019, Adam Jones worked in various key positions within other major companies. He served as a Senior National Account Manager at Bacardi from 2015 to 2018. He also held roles at The Kraft Heinz Company, first as National Account Manager for 11 months in 2014 and previously on a fixed contract for 6 months in 2013. His other positions include a Sales Controller at The Health Lottery Ltd (4 months), Sector Manager at Whitworths Ltd (5 months), and several managerial roles at Premier Foods and Danone Waters.
Educational Background
Adam Jones achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies from Liverpool John Moores University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. Prior to this, he attended William Angliss Institute for 3 years from 1998 to 2001.
Innovation and Achievements
In July 2021, Adam Jones spearheaded the launch of multiple first-to-market innovations at General Mills, including No Added Sugar Petits Filous, Plant-Based Petits Filous, and Petits Filous Mess Free Single into Tesco Express. His strategic initiatives also resulted in two consecutive years of TDP gain, with a 6% increase in 2020 and a 2% increase in 2021.
Leadership and Responsibilities
Adam Jones leads a 12-member 3rd Party Field Team managing the largest standalone P&L Grocery account. He holds full responsibility for various Yoplait branded businesses, including Petits Filous, Frubes, Wildlife, Liberte, and YOP! Additionally, he has expertise in Gross Profit Economic Development (GPED) and Account Planning and Management (APM).