Jordan Banks
About Jordan Banks
Jordan Banks is a Customer Account Lead II at General Mills, focusing on Target, and has extensive experience in sales and trade planning.
Current Position at General Mills
Jordan Banks currently holds the role of Customer Account Lead II at General Mills, where he manages the Target account. In this position, Jordan leads negotiations for major brands such as Pillsbury, Progresso, and Betty Crocker. His responsibilities include strategic planning and customer relationship management to optimize sales and market positioning.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Before his current role, Jordan Banks held various positions at General Mills. He was Customer Account Lead II for Schnucks from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as a Trade Planning Associate in Tampa, Florida, from 2020 to 2021 and as a Business Management Associate from 2019 to 2020 in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. These roles provided him with a broad perspective on trade planning, account management, and business strategy.
Educational Background
Jordan Banks holds a Master of Science in Management from Wake Forest University School of Business, which he completed in 2019. He also studied Communication and minored in Entrepreneurship at Wake Forest University from 2014 to 2018. His educational background in business and entrepreneurship has equipped him with the skills needed for his roles in sales and account management.
Early Career Experience
Jordan Banks gained diverse experience through internships and assistant roles early in his career. He interned at the Winston-Salem Open at Wake Forest University in 2017 and worked as a START Intern at PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2016. Additionally, he served as a Property Assistant at IMG College from 2015 to 2018, accumulating extensive experience in customer service and project management.
Community Involvement and Leadership
Jordan is actively involved in various community and professional initiatives. He serves as the lead Sales Recruiter for Wake Forest University and co-leads the Sales Black Champions Network Recruiting initiative. Beyond his professional commitments, Jordan coaches Track & Field, leveraging his experience as a former Division-I Student-Athlete. He is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and champions Diversity, Equity & Inclusion both in and out of the workplace.