Grant Kitani
About Grant Kitani
Grant Kitani is a Sales Planning Associate at Beyond Meat with a background in sales planning and sports management. He has held various roles in basketball management and has a strong educational foundation in political science and business.
Work at Beyond Meat
Currently, Grant Kitani serves as a Sales Planning Associate at Beyond Meat, a role he has held since 2019. In this position, he contributes to the company's sales strategy and planning efforts, focusing on the growth of plant-based products. Beyond Meat is known for its innovative approach to meat alternatives, and Kitani's role is integral to supporting the brand's expansion in the market.
Education and Expertise
Grant Kitani holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the Fox School of Business at Temple University, completing his studies in 2019. His educational background in political science and international relations complements his expertise in sales planning and sports management.
Background
Grant Kitani has a diverse professional background that spans sales planning and sports management. He began his career in sports management as a Men's Basketball Graduate Assistant at Temple University from 2017 to 2019. He also worked as the Head Manager and Equipment Manager for UCLA Men's Basketball from 2013 to 2017. His experience includes advisory roles at Floorwatch and Fanfood Inc., where he developed skills in sales and team management.
Achievements in Sports Management
Grant Kitani has been actively involved in managing basketball teams for over seven years. He currently holds the position of General Manager for Sons of Westwood at Tbt: the Basketball Tournament, a role he has maintained since 2017. His responsibilities include overseeing team operations and strategy, contributing to the team's performance in competitive settings.