Benjamin Bienert
About Benjamin Bienert
Benjamin Bienert is the Sr. Brand Manager for the Pillsbury Franchise at General Mills, overseeing a $1.2 billion portfolio and developing brand strategies.
Title and Current Position
Benjamin Bienert is the Sr. Brand Manager for the Pillsbury Franchise at General Mills. He is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States and has been in this role since July 2014. In this position, he oversees an extensive portfolio valued at $1.2 billion.
Professional Background
Before his current role, Benjamin Bienert gained significant experience in brand management. He served as an Associate Brand Manager Intern at Campbell Soup Company for two months in 2013 in Camden, NJ. Additionally, he worked as a Brand Enterprise Consultant at the Carlson School of Management from 2013 to 2014 in Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Prior to these roles, he was Team Leader II at General Mills in Albuquerque, New Mexico Area from 2008 to 2012.
Educational Background
Benjamin Bienert holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, completed from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, where he studied from 2004 to 2008.
Brand Management Expertise
In his current position at General Mills, Benjamin Bienert is accountable for developing and executing brand, retailer, communications, and pricing strategies for the Pillsbury Franchise. His approach to problem-solving combines strategic thinking with curiosity, and he is known for fostering a culture of inclusive engagement to turn ideas into action.