Melissa Johnson
About Melissa Johnson
Melissa Johnson is the Trade Planning Lead at General Mills, supporting East Coast customer selling teams with analytic and trade planning expertise.
Current Role at General Mills
Melissa Johnson currently serves as the Trade Planning Lead at General Mills, focusing on the East Coast region. In this position, she leads a team of four associates who provide comprehensive support to customer selling teams. This includes responsibilities such as analytics, trade planning, and trade system support. Her role also involves active participation in designing promotional programs and coordinating their execution, ensuring effective trade support across more than 20 traditional grocery and wholesale customers.
Previous Positions at General Mills
Melissa Johnson has held several roles at General Mills before becoming the Trade Planning Lead. She worked as a Customer Account Manager in the Pacific Northwest from 2019 to 2020, where she managed key customer relationships. Prior to that, she served as a Business Management Associate in Scottsdale, Arizona, from 2018 to 2019, gaining valuable experience in business management and operations.
Early Career Experiences
Melissa Johnson's early career includes various roles that helped her build a diverse skill set. She worked as a Bartender at Dillinger Brewing Company in Tucson, Arizona, for seven months from 2017 to 2018. She also held internships at Macy's in Bellevue, Washington, and at the University of Arizona in Community Outreach and Public Relations. Additionally, she has experience as a Front Desk worker at Red Monkey Studio in Tucson and as an intern at the Folsom Chamber of Commerce.
Educational Background
Melissa Johnson completed her education at the University of Arizona, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from 2014 to 2018. Her academic journey started at Folsom High School, where she obtained her high school diploma between 2010 and 2014. During her time at the University of Arizona, she also gained practical experience through internships and various roles, further honing her skills in marketing and public relations.
Skills and Expertise
Melissa Johnson possesses a range of skills that make her effective in her current role and beyond. She is skilled in external selling, trade planning, and data analysis. Her experience in leading a team and supporting customer selling teams with analytic and trade system support underscores her expertise in trade planning. Her ability to design and coordinate promotional programs also highlights her strategic and operational capabilities.