Kristina Hamilton Zahn
About Kristina Hamilton Zahn
Kristina Hamilton Zahn serves as the Director of Sales for Costco and Sam's Club at Kodiak Cakes, a position she has held since 2023. She has extensive experience in sales and account management, having previously worked at General Mills and held various roles at Kodiak Cakes.
Current Role at Kodiak Cakes
Kristina Hamilton Zahn serves as the Director of Sales for Costco and Sam's Club at Kodiak Cakes. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's sales strategy and execution in these major retail channels. Her role involves managing relationships with key accounts and driving sales growth within these partnerships.
Previous Experience at Kodiak Cakes
Prior to her current role, Kristina held several positions at Kodiak Cakes. She worked as the Director of Sales for Target from 2021 to 2023, overseeing sales initiatives and account management. Before that, she served as the Senior Account Manager from 2018 to 2019 and as the Regional Account Manager for the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area from 2017 to 2018.
Experience at General Mills
Kristina Hamilton Zahn has extensive experience at General Mills, where she worked in various roles. She was a Business Category Lead for five months in 2017, a Customer Account Manager from 2014 to 2016, and a Trade Planning Manager from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she held positions as a Business Management Associate and a Campus Ambassador during her tenure.
Educational Background
Kristina studied at the University of Notre Dame, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Finance and an International Business Certificate from 2009 to 2013. She also participated in the Irish Immersion Program at the University of Galway in 2010, enhancing her cultural and language skills.
Early Career Experience
Before her roles in sales and account management, Kristina gained experience as a Part-Time/Seasonal Teller at Community Resource Bank from 2008 to 2013. She also completed internships at Ernst & Young in 2011 and General Mills in 2012, where she developed foundational skills in business and finance.