Baza Futrell
About Baza Futrell
Baza Futrell is a Product Sales Manager at General Mills, managing sales for brands like Old El Paso and Betty Crocker. He has extensive experience in various roles at General Mills and a background in marketing and teaching.
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Baza Futrell is a Product Sales Manager at General Mills. Since August 2020, Baza has held this position, where responsibilities include managing sales for renowned brands such as Old El Paso, Betty Crocker, Gold Medal Flour, and Bisquick.
Professional Experience at General Mills
Baza Futrell has extensive tenure at General Mills, undertaking various roles across different regions. Positions held include Business Management Associate (2015-2016), Trade Planning Associate (2016-2017), Business Category Lead (2017-2018), and Customer Account Lead II (2018-2020). In these roles, Baza has gained substantial experience in business management, trade planning, and customer accounts, contributing to the company's growth in the Greater Philadelphia, Greater Pittsburgh, and Minneapolis-St. Paul areas.
Previous Internships
Before establishing a career at General Mills, Baza Futrell engaged in multiple internships, including a Business Development & Marketing Intern at WSP in London (2014), Business Management Associate Intern at General Mills (2014), Business Analyst Intern at Target (2013), and Controllership Intern at GE Capital (2012). These experiences provided Baza with a solid foundation in business analysis, development, and operations on both national and international levels.
Educational Background
Baza Futrell studied Marketing at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, earning a Bachelor’s degree from 2011 to 2015. During this period, Baza also served as a Peer Teaching Assistant for two years, indicating a dedication to both learning and teaching within the academic environment.