Kristen Zielinski

Kristen Zielinski currently serves as the Corporate Manager of Retail Display at Hormel Foods, overseeing a national deli operations team, managing significant retail projects, and developing retail execution guidelines while achieving an impressive survey score. In prior roles at Hormel Foods, Kristen significantly contributed to gross sales through strategic account management, while also playing a pivotal role in market strategies and product category decisions. Kristen's experience includes a Key Account Manager position at Danone, where responsibilities included driving yogurt portfolio sales, and a National Sales Manager role at ItemMaster, where Kristen excelled in securing major contracts. Previous experience at CROSSMARK and Acosta Sales & Marketing involved managing client relationships and delivering substantial operating plans. Kristen holds a Bachelor’s degree from California State University - East Bay and an Associate's degree from Diablo Valley College.