Kristin Cast
About Kristin Cast
Kristin Cast is the Senior Trade Marketing Manager at General Mills in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area, with extensive experience in various roles within the company since 2002.
Current Position at General Mills
Kristin Cast currently holds the position of Senior Trade Marketing Manager at General Mills. She works in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area, where she is responsible for overseeing trade marketing strategies and optimizing execution to achieve corporate goals. In her role, she designs national trade funding programs and policies, contributing to the company's overall performance.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Kristin Cast has held multiple positions at General Mills since she began her career with the company in 2002. She served as Distribution & Strategic Insights Development Manager from 2012 to 2016 in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area. She was the Team Leader for National Product Tracking from 2010 to 2012 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Prior roles include Key Account Manager in the Cincinnati Area, KY (2009-2010), and National Category Management Development Manager in Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area (2008-2009). Each role contributed to her extensive experience in trade marketing and business development.
Education and Expertise
Kristin Cast completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, and Marketing from Miami University, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. Prior to that, she attended Walsh Jesuit High School from 1994 to 1998. Her educational background has provided a solid foundation for her extensive career in marketing and management with a leading global food company.
Experience with Leading Brands
Throughout her tenure at General Mills, Kristin Cast has worked with some of the company's most well-known brands, including Cheerios, Annie's, Yoplait, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, and Pillsbury. Her work has involved various strategic roles that have allowed her to contribute to the success of these brands in the marketplace.
Strong Background in Corporate Initiatives
Kristin Cast has a strong background in optimizing execution and results for large-scale corporate initiatives. Her roles have seen her build new business and forge strong relationships with both internal and external business partners. This experience has enabled her to design effective trade marketing programs and policies that drive company growth.