Pam Novak
About Pam Novak
Pam Novak is the Senior Category Development Manager at General Mills, with over 20 years of experience in various managerial roles within the company.
Current Position at General Mills
Pam Novak currently serves as the Senior Category Development Manager at General Mills, operating out of the Cincinnati Area, KY. In this role, she utilizes her extensive experience in trade, pricing, and category development to drive strategic initiatives and optimize category performance.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Pam Novak has held a variety of roles at General Mills over the past 20 years. She was the Development Manager for Merchandising & Pricing Solutions in Minneapolis, MN, for 8 months between 2013 and 2014. Prior to that, she managed Trade & Pricing Analytics for a year from 2012 to 2013. Between 2011 and 2012, she served as a Product Sales Manager in Minneapolis. From 2009 to 2011, she was the Category Development Manager in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Earlier roles include Business Trade Manager (2008-2009), Customer Account Manager II (2006-2008), Business Planning Associate (2004-2006), Business Management Associate (2003-2004), and an intern in Kroger Sales in 2002.
Educational Background
Pam Novak earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing & International Business from Indiana University Bloomington, studying there from 1999 to 2003. She completed her high school education at Hanover Central Jr./Sr. High in Cedar Lake, IN, where she studied from 1995 to 1999.
Experience with Multiple Market Environments
Throughout her career at General Mills, Pam Novak has worked in various locations, including Minneapolis, MN, and Cincinnati, OH. This demonstrates her flexibility and adaptability to different market environments, enhancing her capability to address diverse market needs and challenges. Her robust experience in these locales supports her comprehensive understanding of regional market dynamics.
Expertise in Trade and Pricing Solutions
Pam Novak has a strong background in merchandising and pricing solutions. Her roles have included managing merchandising and pricing solutions, as well as trade and pricing analytics. This expertise enables her to contribute effectively to General Mills' strategic initiatives, specifically in optimizing pricing strategies and trade practices to drive business growth.