Gary Lopez
About Gary Lopez
Gary Lopez is the Trade Planning Lead at General Mills with a background in sales and marketing, and a proven track record in the CPG industry.
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Gary Lopez is currently the Trade Planning Lead at General Mills.
Career at General Mills
Gary Lopez has a notable history with General Mills. He is presently serving as the Trade Planning Lead. He has previously held several positions at the company, including Customer Account Manager from 2020 to 2021, Business Management Associate from 2019 to 2020, and Account Sales from 2017 to 2019.
Past Roles
Before his tenure at General Mills, Gary Lopez worked at various other organizations. He was a Sales Representative at PepsiCo from 2014 to 2016 in Aliso Viejo, California. Additionally, he served as a Replenishment Associate at The Michaels Companies, Inc. in Aliso Viejo from 2011 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Gary Lopez is currently pursuing a B.A. Degree in Advertising and Marketing from California State University, Fullerton, where he previously earned a Bachelor's degree in the same field from 2017 to 2019. He also holds an Associate’s Degree from Saddleback College, which he completed from 2011 to 2014.
Skills and Tools
Gary Lopez utilizes Nielsen, IRI, and MRI data to create compelling selling stories for retail sales presentations. His expertise includes leveraging data analytics for effective retail sales strategies, particularly within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.