Rachel Kowarski, MBA
About Rachel Kowarski, MBA
Rachel Kowarski, MBA, serves as the Head of Strategic Partnerships & Curation at Snappy, where she has significantly enhanced the company's market presence. With a strong background in business development and category management, she has worked for notable companies including Procter & Gamble and Elizabeth Arden.
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 focuses on developing and implementing strategic partnerships that enhance Snappy's market presence within the Retail and Consumer Products sectors. She plays a key role in curating innovative product offerings that align with the company's go-to-market strategies. Her expertise in SaaS and Enterprise Sales allows her to integrate retail technology solutions effectively, driving business growth.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Snappy, Rachel Kowarski held several significant positions in business development. She worked at Perch as the Director of Business Development from 2019 to 2020, where she contributed to the company's growth in New York, NY. Prior to that, she served as the Director of Business Development at ThirdChannel from 2016 to 2017 in the Greater New York City Area. Her experience in these roles has equipped her with a strong foundation in strategic growth initiatives.
Career at Procter & Gamble
Rachel Kowarski's career at Procter & Gamble spanned multiple roles that contributed to her professional development. She began as an intern in Customer Business Development for Travel Retail & Latin America from 2010 to 2011 in Miami, FL. She then progressed to Manager of Customer Business Development for Saks Fifth Avenue & Bloomingdale's from 2011 to 2013, followed by a role as Director of Category Management for Dolce&Gabbana Beauty from 2013 to 2014 in New York, NY. These positions provided her with extensive experience in the retail sector.
Education and Academic Background
Rachel Kowarski holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia University - Columbia Business School, where she studied Finance and Management from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics with a Minor in Spanish from the University of Virginia, studying from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she completed her secondary education at Flint Hill School from 2003 to 2007. Her academic background has laid a solid foundation for her career in business development and strategic partnerships.
Expertise in Retail Technology and CRM Systems
Rachel Kowarski possesses expertise in leveraging CRM systems to optimize client management and strategic account management processes. She has a proven track record of launching successful new stores and products in the Retail and Consumer Products industries. Her focus on integrating retail technology solutions has been instrumental in driving business growth and enhancing operational efficiency within the organizations she has worked for.