Lauren Banister
About Lauren Banister
Lauren Banister is an Account Executive at The Knot, a position she has held since 2015. She has previous experience in sales and account management roles at Groupon and an internship at The Walt Disney Company.
Current Role at XO Group Inc.
Lauren Banister serves as an Account Executive for The Knot at XO Group Inc. since 2015. In this role, she is responsible for managing client relationships and driving sales initiatives within the wedding industry. Her tenure at XO Group Inc. has spanned over nine years, during which she has contributed to the company's growth and success in connecting couples with wedding resources.
Previous Experience at Groupon
Lauren Banister has extensive experience at Groupon, where she held multiple positions. She began as an Account Executive on the Small Market Team for two months in 2013. Following this, she worked as an Inbound Relationship Manager for four months in 2013. She then returned to the role of Account Executive from 2013 to 2015, accumulating two years of experience in sales and client management in Chicago, Illinois.
Internship at The Walt Disney Company
Lauren Banister completed a Sales Internship at The Walt Disney Company from 2012 to 2013. This seven-month internship took place in Burbank, California, where she gained valuable insights into sales strategies and customer engagement within a leading entertainment company.
Educational Background
Lauren Banister studied at Indiana University from 2008 to 2012, where she earned a Bachelor's degree. Her academic focus included Psychology, Art, and Business. Prior to her university education, she attended Columbus East High School, laying the foundation for her future studies and career.
Leadership Role at Indiana University Student Foundation
While at Indiana University, Lauren Banister served as Chairperson for the Indiana University Student Foundation from 2008 to 2012. In this leadership position, she was involved in organizing events and initiatives that supported student engagement and fundraising efforts.