Dennis Wambach
About Dennis Wambach
Company
Dennis Wambach currently works at General Mills as a Category Development Manager in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. General Mills is a well-established multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods marketed in retail stores, known for brands like Cheerios, Betty Crocker, and Haagen-Dazs.
Title
Dennis Wambach holds the title of Category Development Manager at General Mills. His role involves strategic planning and execution to optimize product categories and ensure market competitiveness.
Education and Expertise
Dennis Wambach studied at St. Olaf College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from 2000 to 2004. His strong analytical skills, combined with a passion for solving complex problems, guided his transition from a potential career in teaching to the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
Career Background at General Mills
Dennis Wambach has held various roles at General Mills, including Senior Customer Manager - Club Channel, Product Sales Manager - Cereal, Business Category Manager - Snacks, Customer Account Manager - Southeastern Grocers, Business Trade Manager - Continuous Improvement, Business Trade Manager - Walmart, and Business Planning Manager - Roundy’s. These roles spanned nearly a decade and involved strategic sales communication, OGSM tracking, and key strategic initiatives.
Previous Work Experience
Before his extensive career at General Mills, Dennis Wambach worked in various capacities. He served as an Associate Business Manager at Acosta Sales & Marketing, a Management Trainee at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and a Territory Sales Representative at G&K Services. Additionally, he gained experience as a Product Development Intern (Actuary) at Allianz Life.