Amanda Nipper
About Amanda Nipper
Amanda Nipper serves as the Channel Manager for Branded Payments at Inspire Brands, a position she has held since 2020. She earned her MBA from the University of Minnesota and has extensive experience in sales, operations, and marketing across various companies.
Current Role at Inspire Brands
Amanda Nipper serves as the Channel Manager for Branded Payments at Inspire Brands. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's payment strategies and channel management efforts. Her role involves overseeing branded payment solutions and ensuring effective implementation within the organization. Amanda operates in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, where she applies her expertise in payment systems to enhance the company's offerings.
Previous Experience in Payments and Marketing
Before joining Inspire Brands, Amanda Nipper held various roles in the payments and marketing sectors. She worked at Buffalo Wild Wings in multiple capacities related to branded payments from 2015 to 2019, including Product Specialist and Product Manager. Additionally, she served as a Category Analyst for Financial Prepaid Products at InComm for a brief period in 2015. Her experience spans across different companies, providing her with a diverse background in payment solutions and marketing strategies.
Educational Background
Amanda Nipper earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management, completing her studies from 2019 to 2022. Prior to her MBA, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Washington University in St. Louis's Olin Business School, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background equips her with strong analytical and strategic skills applicable to her career.
Career Development and Early Roles
Amanda Nipper began her career with various internships and entry-level positions that laid the foundation for her future roles. She worked as a Marketing Strategy and Planning Intern at Best Buy in 2011 and as a Student Brand Manager at Chipotle Mexican Grill from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she gained experience as an Office Assistant at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. These early roles contributed to her understanding of marketing and operations.