Christian Hobbs
About Christian Hobbs
Christian Hobbs is a Customer Account Manager II: Kroger at General Mills in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a background in strategic merchandise planning and category management within the CPG sector.
Current Role at General Mills
Christian Hobbs currently holds the position of Customer Account Manager II: Kroger at General Mills. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he is responsible for overseeing account management functions related to Kroger. His role involves building and maintaining customer relationships, driving sales strategies, and ensuring effective execution of customer initiatives.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Christian has held several positions at General Mills. From 2020 to 2021, he worked as a Trade Planning Lead, focusing on the Greater Philadelphia area. Prior to that, he was a Business Category Associate for 11 months within the same region. He also served as a Business Management Associate from 2018 to 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona, where he contributed to various business management projects and strategies.
Education and University Experience
Christian Hobbs completed his education at Utah State University - Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, earning degrees in Marketing, Business Administration, and Spanish over five years from 2012 to 2017. During his time at the university, he served as a Marketing & Public Relations Intern for three years, managing marketing campaigns and public relations efforts. Additionally, he was a President's Ambassador for seven years, representing the university at various events and initiatives.
International Experience
In 2017, Christian worked as an International Business Development Consultant with Mentors International in Lima Province, Peru. During this three-month stint, he focused on expanding business opportunities in international markets. His work involved developing strategies to penetrate new markets and fostering global business relationships.
Early Career and Vocal Artist at Deseret Book
Before his tenure in various corporate roles, Christian Hobbs was a Vocal Artist at Deseret Book from 2007 to 2010 in the Greater Salt Lake City Area. During these three years, he showcased his talents in music and performance, contributing to the company's cultural and artistic initiatives.