Lauren Peterson
About Lauren Peterson
Lauren Peterson is the Director of Sales for Walmart Inc. - Cereal & Yogurt at General Mills, with over 17 years of experience in various roles within the company.
Title and Current Positions
Lauren Peterson holds the position of Director of Sales for Walmart Inc. - Cereal & Yogurt at General Mills. Additionally, she serves as the Trade Director at General Mills.
Professional Experience at General Mills
Lauren Peterson has had an extensive career at General Mills, spanning over 17 years in various roles. Her trajectory includes positions such as Zone Operations Manager for both Grocery and Natural/Organic segments, Sr. Trade & Strategy Development Manager for multiple channels, Sr. Development Manager-Wholesale, and Business Planning Manager for Sam's Club. She has also managed key accounts as the Sr. Customer Manager for Walmart in Rogers, AR, and as Business Category Manager for Target.
Education and Background
Lauren Peterson graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor's degree in Business. She studied there from 2000 to 2004. This educational foundation has significantly contributed to her successful career in various sales and operations roles at General Mills.
Early Career at General Mills
Lauren Peterson began her career at General Mills as a Business Management Associate in Category Management. She then progressed to roles such as Customer Account Manager in Omaha, NE, and Business Trade Associate-Club Channel in Minneapolis, MN. Her early roles laid the groundwork for her successive leadership positions within the company.