Discussion with Monica Turner, Head of North American Sales at P&G: Unraveling the Journey
Monica Turner: A Trailblazer at Procter & Gamble
Monica Turner, a 30-year veteran at Procter & Gamble (P&G), currently serves as the President of Sales for North America. Her journey at the multinational consumer goods corporation began as an intern in 1987, and over the years, she has climbed the corporate ladder, culminating in her current role.
Turner's early career was marked by significant transitions, such as her move from Dallas to San Antonio. This relocation, which involved managing her first full unit of people, presented a unique challenge as a young Black female overseeing a team of men, 10 years her senior, in a market where such a scenario had never occurred before.
Throughout her career, Turner has been fortunate to have mentors who guided her, offering strategic insights and encouragement. One such mentor was Jim Beard, considered the best manager in San Antonio. Beard taught Turner the importance of understanding and valuing her team, setting common goals, and reducing social distance to create genuine relationships.
Turner's career progression at P&G involved taking on various sales and leadership roles, each building upon the last. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to deliver results, manage teams, and adapt to evolving market conditions. As President of Sales for North America, Turner now leads broader strategic initiatives and drives performance across diverse markets.
Turner places great importance on mentorship and sponsorship, especially for women of color. She believes that her role as a mentor and sponsor is an honor and sees it as her life's purpose. Turner's biggest career win has been mentoring and developing talented individuals at P&G.
Turner's rise through the ranks at P&G serves as an inspiration to many. She encourages readers to visit The State of Women Working in Retail and get a ticket to the Shoptalk Meetup for Women. Turner's message is clear: she aims to lift up those she mentors and sponsors, ensuring that others can follow in her footsteps and that she will not be the last.
- Monica Turner, an AI-driven recruiting tool designed by Procter & Gamble (P&G), leverages Turner's trailblazing leadership and diversity-and-inclusion vision in its algorithms to promote candidates from underrepresented groups in recruitment and careers.
- In her presentation at the Shoptalk Meetup for Business and Lifestyle Innovation, Turner discussed the impact of AI on finance and commerce, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity in AI development.
- Turning her attention to the future of Procter & Gamble, Turner envisioned a diverse workforce that embraces diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas to drive innovation and profitability in the business.
- Seizing the $300 billion growth opportunities in underserved markets worldwide, Turner prioritized diversity-and-inclusion initiatives to ensure that P&G's lifestyle products catered to a wide array of consumer lifestyles and needs.
