Rachel Kowarski, MBA
About Rachel Kowarski, MBA
Rachel Kowarski, MBA, serves as the Head of Strategic Partnerships & Curation at Snappy, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in business development and category management at notable companies like Elizabeth Arden and Procter & Gamble, she has a strong track record in the Retail and Consumer Products industries.
Current Role at Snappy
Rachel Kowarski serves as the Head of Strategic Partnerships & Curation at Snappy, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she has played a key part in curating innovative product offerings that align with the company's go-to-market strategies. Kowarski has developed and implemented strategic partnerships that have significantly enhanced Snappy's market presence in the Retail and Consumer Products sectors. Her expertise in SaaS and Enterprise Sales supports her focus on integrating retail technology solutions to drive business growth.
Previous Experience at Elizabeth Arden
Before joining Snappy, Rachel Kowarski worked at Elizabeth Arden as the Director of Category & Account Management from 2014 to 2016. During her tenure in the Greater New York City Area, she was responsible for overseeing category management and account strategies, contributing to the company's operational success in the beauty industry.
Background in Business Development
Rachel Kowarski has a strong background in business development, having served as the Director of Business Development at ThirdChannel from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, she held various roles at Procter & Gamble, including Director of Category Management for Dolce&Gabbana Beauty and Manager of Customer Business Development for Saks Fifth Avenue & Bloomingdale's. Her experience includes launching successful new stores and products in the Retail and Consumer Products industries.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Kowarski earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a Minor in Spanish from the University of Virginia, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Management from Columbia University - Columbia Business School, completing her studies from 2016 to 2018. Kowarski's educational background supports her expertise in leveraging CRM systems to optimize client management and strategic account management processes.
Early Career and Internships
Kowarski began her career at Procter & Gamble, where she held multiple roles, including an internship in Customer Business Development focused on Travel Retail & Latin America from 2010 to 2011. She also worked as a Manager in Customer Business Development for two years, gaining valuable insights into retail operations and client relationships. Her early experiences laid the foundation for her subsequent leadership roles in the industry.