Victoria Vela
About Victoria Vela
Victoria Vela is a Customer Account Manager at General Mills, currently overseeing Whole Foods accounts in Plano, Texas. She has extensive experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, having worked with major retailers like Walmart, Costco, and HEB.
Education and Expertise
Victoria Vela studied at the University of Arkansas, where she attended the Sam Walton College of Business and completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. Her educational background laid a strong foundation for her career in business and customer account management. She was also a student-athlete during her time at the university, which spanned from 2009 to 2013.
Background in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Industry
Victoria Vela has eight years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, primarily with General Mills. She has held multiple roles at the company, starting as a Business Management Associate in 2013 and working her way up to her current position as Customer Account Manager for Whole Foods. Her extensive tenure at General Mills underscores her deep understanding and expertise in managing strategic accounts and developing growth plans.
Career at General Mills
Victoria Vela has been a committed employee of General Mills since 2013, holding various positions that demonstrate a wide range of skills and responsibilities. Starting as a Business Management Associate in Rogers, AR, she progressed through roles such as Business Category Associate, Business Planning Manager for Walmart, and Customer Account Manager for Costco TX, among others. As of now, she serves as the Customer Account Manager for Whole Foods in Plano, Texas, reflecting her growth and adaptability within the company.
Experience as a Professional Golfer
Before fully committing to her corporate career, Victoria Vela worked as a Professional Golfer for nearly a year from 2017 to 2018. Based in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area, this role added a unique dimension to her professional journey, showcasing her versatility and ability to excel in diverse fields.
Customer Account Management Roles
Throughout her career at General Mills, Victoria Vela has been involved in managing strategic accounts with major retailers. She worked as a Customer Account Manager for Nat/Org from 2018 to 2020 in Plano, Texas, and for Costco TX from 2016 to 2017 in Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Most recently, she has taken on the role of Customer Account Manager for Whole Foods, reflecting her capability to build and maintain relationships with key retail partners.