Gemma O'neill
About Gemma O'neill
Gemma O'Neill is a National Account Manager at General Mills in London, with a background in sales and marketing within the food industry.
Current Role at General Mills
Gemma O'neill is currently serving as the National Account Manager at General Mills in London, England, United Kingdom. Her role involves managing national-level accounts and overseeing customer relations. She is tasked with ensuring that the company's products are well-represented in key retail outlets across the country.
Previous Positions at General Mills
Prior to her current role, Gemma O'neill held multiple positions at General Mills. She worked as an Ecommerce Media & Merchandising Assistant from 2021 to 2022 for 8 months. Before that, she was a Business Account Executive for 5 months in 2021. These roles equipped her with valuable experience in e-commerce and business account management within the company.
Experience at RXBAR and Borna Foods Limited
Before joining General Mills, Gemma worked as a National Account Executive at RXBAR in 2020 for 9 months. Prior to that, she was a Sales Representative at Borna Foods Limited from 2019 to 2020, where she spent a year in London, United Kingdom. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in sales and account management in the food industry.
Early Career and Education
Gemma began her career as a Catering Assistant at Hassetts Bakery in Carrigaline, Munster, Ireland, where she worked from 2017 to 2019. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship from University College Cork, which she obtained after completing her studies from 2013 to 2017.
Sales and Marketing Expertise
Gemma O'neill has a robust background in both sales and marketing within the food sector. She has gained experience in traditional and e-commerce sales channels, working in various capacities from sales representative roles to national account management. Her career spans a diverse range of companies from small businesses to large multinational corporations.
Career Transition from Ireland to the UK
Gemma transitioned from working in Ireland to various roles in the UK food industry. Her move from a catering assistant role in Munster, Ireland, to different sales and account executive positions in London, showcases her adaptability and dedication to professional growth in the industry.