Ryan Harrington
About Ryan Harrington
Ryan Harrington is the Vice President of Sales (Corporate Officer) for Walmart & Sam’s Club at General Mills, based in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Current Role at General Mills
Ryan Harrington is currently serving as the Vice President of Sales (Corporate Officer) for Walmart & Sam’s Club at General Mills. Based in Bentonville, Arkansas, he oversees the coordination and execution of sales strategies aimed at driving growth within these major retail accounts. His role focuses on fostering relationships, managing sales teams, and strategizing to improve market performance.
Previous Experience at General Mills
Before his current position, Harrington held several leadership roles at General Mills. From 2016 to 2019, he was the Director of Sales - Power Regionals, managing accounts such as Meijer, Publix, and HEB from Tampa, Florida. Prior to that, Harrington served as the Director of Sales - Walmart from 2012 to 2016 in Rogers, Arkansas, where he was responsible for overseeing and enhancing the sales operations for Walmart accounts.
Early Career in Category Management
Ryan Harrington has a robust background in category management. He worked at Sears Holding Corp. (Kmart) as a Category Manager from 2001 to 2003 and at SUPERVALU in the same role from 1998 to 2001. These positions involved managing product categories, analyzing market trends, and optimizing product assortments to meet consumer demand and increase sales.
Education and Early Career
Harrington began his career in the retail industry at Rainbow Foods as a Marketing/Store Director in 1998. He graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he studied Business and Economics, earning a Bachelor of Science degree. This educational background provided him with a foundational understanding of business principles crucial for his subsequent roles in sales and category management.
Sales Leadership at General Mills
With over 20 years at General Mills, Harrington has played a significant role in sales leadership. His experience includes managing sales for major retail accounts like Walmart, Sam's Club, Meijer, Publix, and HEB. He significantly contributed to boosting sales growth for the company's Power Regionals accounts and has utilized his extensive sales strategy expertise to drive performance and develop successful customer relationships.