Jonathan Spear
About Jonathan Spear
Jonathan Spear is the Manager of Integrated Shopper Marketing at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with over a decade of experience in various marketing roles.
Current Role at General Mills
Jonathan Spear is currently the Manager of Integrated Shopper Marketing at General Mills, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. His role involves overseeing marketing strategies and campaigns aimed at improving shopper engagement and driving sales for General Mills products.
Previous Experience at General Mills
Jonathan Spear has held multiple positions at General Mills. He was the Marketing Communications Assistant Manager from 2016 to 2018. Before that, he served as the Senior Marketing Communications Planner for Pillsbury and Toaster Strudel for nine months in 2015. He also worked as the Senior Integrated Marketing Communications Planner for Green Giant and Toaster Strudel from 2013 to 2014 and as an Integrated Shopper Marketing Planner for Supervalu and the Central Sales Region from 2011 to 2013. He started his journey with General Mills as a Public Relations Intern in 2010.
Role at Dairy Queen
Jonathan Spear worked at Dairy Queen as the Brand and Product Marketing Manager for the $5 Buck Lunch and Kids' Menu from 2015 to 2016. In this role, he managed marketing campaigns that focused on promoting these specific menu items, contributing to the brand's growth and visibility.
Educational Background
Jonathan Spear completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Butler University, where he studied Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Advertising, and Journalism from 2007 to 2010. This academic background laid the foundation for his diverse career in marketing and communications.
Early Career and Other Roles
Jonathan Spear's early career includes various roles that helped him build a strong foundation in marketing and communications. He was a Public Relations Associate at Conrad Indianapolis for five months and served as a Journalism Executive Assistant at Butler University. Additionally, he worked at Matchbook Creative as an Assistant Account Manager and Junior Art Director, providing him with broad experience in account management and creative direction.