Michael Pelkola
About Michael Pelkola
Michael Pelkola is the National Customer Development Manager at General Mills Canada, overseeing Amazon and Channels in Toronto, Ontario.
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Michael Pelkola serves as the National Customer Development Manager at General Mills Canada, focusing on Amazon and Channels from the company's Toronto office.
Current Position at General Mills
In his current role as National Customer Development Manager at General Mills Canada, Michael Pelkola manages key accounts for the company, with a specific emphasis on Amazon and various channels. His responsibilities include overseeing account-specific strategies, managing brand portfolios, and working closely with various internal teams such as marketing, supply chain, finance, and operations to enhance process efficiencies.
Previous Roles in Account and Client Management
Michael Pelkola has held various roles in the field of account and client management. Prior to his current position at General Mills, he served as a Strategic Account Manager for SmartSweets, focusing on major Canadian retailers like Loblaw, Sobeys, and Shoppers Drug Mart. He also worked as a Client Development Manager at Natural Specialty Sales, an Acosta company, and as a Merchant for Natural Foods at Loblaw Companies Limited.
Academic Background
Michael Pelkola holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Retail Analytics and Merchandising from the University of Toronto, earned in 2017. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce with a focus on Retail from Ryerson University in 2015.
Teaching and Early Career
Early in his career, Michael Pelkola gained experience as a Teaching Assistant for Retail Operations at Ryerson University. He also worked as a Business Analyst at Neal Brothers Foods, where he honed his analytical skills in the retail sector.