Katie Allen (Hilbert)
About Katie Allen (Hilbert)
Katie Allen is a Category Marketing Manager at Kohl's, overseeing marketing strategy for the Kid's apparel division. She has extensive experience in both digital and brick-and-mortar retail, with skills in trend analysis, customer insights, and analytics.
Current Role at Kohl's
Katie Allen currently serves as a Category Marketing Manager at Kohl's. Since 2021, she has been responsible for overseeing the marketing strategy for the Kid's apparel division, which includes various categories such as apparel, toys/gear, and entertainment. Her role focuses on leveraging customer insights, conducting trend analysis, and utilizing analytics to drive marketing strategies.
Previous Roles at Kohl's
Katie Allen has a history of progressing in her career at Kohl's. Before her current role, she worked as an Assistant Manager in Category Marketing from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Category & Brand Marketing Coordinator from 2018 to 2020 in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Additionally, she held the position of Assistant Buyer for Women’s Plus Apparel from 2015 to 2018.
Experience at Groupon
Katie Allen has experience in the digital retail landscape from her time at Groupon, where she worked as a Buyer for Fashion Accessories from 2013 to 2015. During her two-year tenure in Chicago, IL, she was responsible for managing purchasing strategies and vendor relationships in the fashion accessories category.
Professional Background at Sears Holdings Corporation
Katie Allen gained substantial experience in various buying roles at Sears Holdings Corporation from 2010 to 2013. Her titles at Sears included Associate Buyer for K-Mart and Sears Silver Fine Jewelry, Associate Buyer for Watches, Assistant Buyer for Sears and K-Mart Watches, and Buyer Apprentice for categories such as Sears Luggage and Mattresses. She also completed a Buyer Internship Program in 2010.
Education and Expertise
Katie Allen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Retail Management from Purdue University, earned between 2007 and 2011. She also has a minor in Observational Leadership & Supervision from Purdue University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her skills in trend analysis, customer insights, and analytics, which are crucial for her role in driving effective marketing strategies.