Kristen Zierau
About Kristen Zierau
Kristen Zierau is a Managing Executive Recruiter at Jmj Phillip Group, where she has worked since 2015. She has a background in retail management at Target and holds an MBA from Walsh College.
Work at JMJ Phillip Group
Kristen Zierau has been with JMJ Phillip Group since 2015, serving as the Director of Executive Recruiting. In this role, she focuses on retained executive search across various sectors, including manufacturing, retail, supply chain, and technology. Her responsibilities involve identifying and recruiting top executive talent to meet client needs. In addition to her director role, she is also recognized as a Managing Executive Recruiter, contributing to the firm's growth and success in the executive recruiting industry.
Previous Experience at Target
Prior to her tenure at JMJ Phillip Group, Kristen Zierau worked at Target in various leadership roles. She served as the Executive Team Leader of Hardlines from 2012 to 2014, where she managed operations related to hardline products. Following this, she took on the role of Executive Team Leader of Logistics for a brief period in 2014 to 2015, overseeing logistics operations. Additionally, she began her career at Target as a Store Management Intern in 2011, gaining foundational experience in retail management.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Zierau holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Michigan State University, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Walsh College, completing her studies from 2012 to 2015. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in business principles, marketing strategies, and executive recruitment.
Early Career at J&L Marketing, Inc.
Before her roles at Target and JMJ Phillip Group, Kristen Zierau worked as a Promotion Coordinator at J&L Marketing, Inc. from 2010 to 2011. In this position, she was involved in coordinating promotional activities, which contributed to her understanding of marketing and client engagement within a corporate environment.