Katie Klabunde
About Katie Klabunde
Katie Klabunde serves as the Director of Sales - Grocery at Stuffed Puffs® Filled Marshmallows. She has extensive experience in sales management across various companies, including Ferrero, Pabst Brewing Company, and Reynolds Consumer Products.
Current Role at Stuffed Puffs
Katie Klabunde serves as the Director of Sales - Grocery at Stuffed Puffs® Filled Marshmallows. She has held this position since 2023 and operates within the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing grocery sales strategies and managing key accounts to drive growth for the brand.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Prior to her current role, Katie Klabunde accumulated extensive experience in sales management across various companies. She worked at Ferrero as a National Account Manager for Kroger and Harris Teeter from 2021 to 2022. She also held positions at Pabst Brewing Company and Reynolds Consumer Products, where she served as a National Account Manager and Key Account Sales Manager, respectively.
Educational Background in Agricultural Economics
Katie Klabunde studied at Texas A&M University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics with a focus on Food Marketing Systems from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from 2011 to 2012.
Early Career Development
Katie Klabunde began her career in the food and beverage industry with Daymon, where she worked as a Management Development Associate and later as an Associate Business Manager for Kroger from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Texas A&M University during her master's program, focusing on Ethics in Agribusiness.
Tenure at Reynolds Consumer Products
During her time at Reynolds Consumer Products, Katie Klabunde held multiple roles, including Key Account Sales Manager and National Account Sales Manager from 2015 to 2019. In these positions, she was responsible for managing sales strategies and relationships with key accounts, contributing to the company's market presence in the Cincinnati area.