Kiara Wanner, MBA

Kiara Wanner, MBA, has a diverse range of work experience in various industries and roles. Kiara most recently served as a Senior Key Account Manager at Primal Kitchen, where they led and managed the company's portfolio at major retail accounts such as Walmart, Sam's Club, Meijer, and HEB. Their responsibilities included growing distribution, maintaining item distribution, executing strategic marketing tactics, implementing promotional strategies, and building relationships with key personnel.

Prior to this role, Kiara worked as a Key Account Manager at Primal Kitchen, leading the Albertsons Safeway Sales Team and managing the company's portfolio at Albertsons Safeway divisions and banners nationwide. Kiara also managed accounts on the East Coast, including Giant Eagle, Wakefern/ShopRite, Ingles, and others.

Kiara's previous experience includes working as a CycleBar Instructor at CycleBar, a Business Category Manager at General Mills, where they led category management for the Yogurt, Natural & Organic, and Totino's brand businesses at Kroger. Kiara also served as a Customer Account Manager, Trade Planning Associate, and Business Management Associate at General Mills.

Before joining General Mills, Kiara gained experience as a Sales Associate at Splendid, a contemporary lifestyle brand. Kiara also held roles at the University of Arizona, including Preceptor for Integrating Business Fundamentals with Ethics & Law in Management, Marketing Brand Ambassador for the University of Arizona BookStores, and Vice President positions in the Eller College of Management and Eller College Ambassadors organizations.

Furthermore, Kiara interned as a Buying Intern for Macy's and served as a Preceptor for Business Communications at the University of Arizona. Kiara also held positions within the Chi Omega Fraternity, including External Social Chair and Assistant to the Favors Chair. Throughout their career, Kiara has demonstrated skills in leadership, account management, marketing, and category management. Their analytical abilities and experience with various analytical systems have contributed to their success in driving sales, increasing distribution, and managing budgets.

Kiara Wanner, MBA, holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Strategic Selling & Sales Leadership from Ohio University, which they obtained from 2019 to 2021. Prior to their MBA, they completed their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing from the University of Arizona, Eller College of Management, between 2012 and 2016. Kiara completed their high school education at Chaparral High School from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, they have acquired several certifications from LinkedIn, such as "Becoming Head of Sales: Developing Your Playbook," "Business Ethics for Sales Professionals," "Sales Foundations," "Sales Gamification," "Sales Management Foundations," "Sales: Sales Games for Your Teams," and "Transitioning to Management for Salespeople" in October 2020.