Kelly Kluczkowski
About Kelly Kluczkowski
Kelly Kluczkowski is the Director of Sales Operations at General Mills in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with over 20 years of experience in various leadership roles within the company.
Current Roles at General Mills
Kelly Kluczkowski currently holds multiple leadership roles at General Mills in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. As the Director of Sales Operations, she oversees the efficiency and effectiveness of sales processes. In her role as Director of Category Insights, she focuses on market trends and consumer behavior, providing valuable insights to drive business decisions. Additionally, she manages the Perfect Store initiative, integrating category insights, business execution, and retail sales to optimize store performance.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Kelly Kluczkowski has a rich history with General Mills, having served in various capacities over the past two decades. She held the position of Director of Category Insights from 2014 to 2015 and was the Team Leader for Yoplait Yogurt's Category Insights from 2012 to 2014. Her earlier roles included Sales Training & Development Manager from 2009 to 2012 and Category Development Manager from 2003 to 2009. Kelly also worked as Marketing Manager and Associate Marketing Manager between 1997 and 2003.
Educational Background
Kelly Kluczkowski earned her MBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University, completing her studies between 1995 and 1997. She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing from Queen's University, where she studied from 1987 to 1991. Her academic background laid a strong foundation for her extensive career in marketing, sales, and category insights.
Early Career
Before joining General Mills, Kelly Kluczkowski worked at The Boston Consulting Group as an Associate from 1993 to 1995. This early experience in a consulting role provided her with analytical and strategic skills that she later applied in various marketing and sales positions at General Mills.
Leadership in Category Insights and Sales Training
Kelly Kluczkowski has led several teams at General Mills, significantly impacting the company's market analysis and consumer insights. As Team Leader for Yoplait Yogurt's Category Insights, she focused on understanding market trends and consumer preferences. Additionally, she managed the Sales Training & Development programs, enhancing the skill sets and performance levels of the sales team, contributing to the overall success of the business.