Dawn Nacey
About Dawn Nacey
Dawn Nacey is a Territory Sales Manager at General Mills with extensive experience in the pet industry and a background in sales and merchandising.
Current Role at General Mills
Dawn Nacey currently serves as a Territory Sales Manager at General Mills. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing sales operations within her designated territory. Her expertise in sales and client relationships assists in driving the company's growth in her region. She is involved in both strategic planning and day-to-day sales activities, leveraging her extensive background in sales management to achieve business objectives.
Previous Experience at Blue Buffalo Co
Before joining General Mills, Dawn Nacey worked at Blue Buffalo Co as a Distributor Sales Manager. From 2013 to 2020, she managed sales in Wisconsin, cultivating relationships with distributors and key retailers. During her 7 years at Blue Buffalo, she developed and implemented effective business and promotional plans, contributing significantly to the company's sales targets and brand recognition.
Role at Royal Canin and MARS Petcare
Dawn Nacey's experience in the pet industry includes serving as a District Sales Manager at Royal Canin under MARS Petcare from 2006 to 2011. Based in St. Charles, MO, she spent 5 years building strong connections with pet specialty distributors, buyers, and sales representatives. Her work involved training store associates and promoting products through special events, which helped to increase brand recognition and sales.
Career at Tour Edge Golf Mfg. Company
Dawn Nacey spent 9 years at Tour Edge Golf Mfg. Company, starting in 1997 as a Return and Credit Manager and later becoming an Outside Sales Representative. During her tenure, she managed returns and credit issues while also handling outside sales responsibilities. This role helped her to develop strong customer service and sales skills, which she transitioned into her later roles in the pet industry.
Education at Thomas Jefferson
Dawn Nacey studied Business at Thomas Jefferson from 1983 to 1987. Her education laid the foundation for her extensive career in sales management. The skills and knowledge acquired during her studies have been instrumental in her successful career, particularly in developing business plans and achieving sales targets.