Sara Cox
About Sara Cox
Sara Cox serves as the R&D Manager for Cakes & Novelties at Baskin-Robbins, focusing on innovative cake designs to drive sales for franchisees in the US and Canada. She has extensive experience in the bakery industry, having held various roles in companies such as Publix Super Markets, Walmart, and Inspire Brands.
Current Role at Baskin Robbins
Sara Cox currently serves as the R&D Manager for Cakes & Novelties at Baskin Robbins. She has held this position since 2020 and is based in Canton, Massachusetts. In her role, she focuses on driving sales for franchisees in the US and Canada by developing innovative cake designs and techniques. Her work involves collaboration with the Brand Marketing team to ensure that product development aligns with marketing goals.
Previous Experience at Inspire Brands
Prior to her current role, Sara Cox worked at Inspire Brands as the R&D Manager for Desserts & US Ice Cream from 2019 to 2020. She also held the position of R&D Manager - Cake Designer from 2015 to 2019. During her time at Inspire Brands, she contributed to various product development initiatives, enhancing the dessert offerings of the brand.
Early Career in Bakery Management
Sara Cox began her career in the bakery sector, working as a Department Manager in the Bakery Department at Walmart from 2003 to 2005. She then transitioned to cake decorating roles at BI-LO and Publix Super Markets, where she gained hands-on experience in cake design and decoration. Her early career laid the foundation for her expertise in the bakery industry.
Education and Culinary Training
Sara Cox has a background in culinary arts, having studied at Wayne County Schools Career Center. She also pursued higher education at Purdue University Global, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from 2019 to 2023. This combination of culinary training and business education supports her role in product development and management.