Kate Sealey

Site Merchandising Manager · The Clymb

Portland, OR

In My Own Words

Consultative Sales professional with 7 of years experience. Pitches tailored packages to diverse clientele meeting unique client needs. Overcomes objections, negotiates mutually beneficial outcomes and closes deals through a fundamental understanding of human behavior. Prospects with new clients to ensure a full pipeline via high level cold calling and strategic networking. Intuitive, with a passion for outdoors. Surf chaser and world traveler. Can create sales materials, create proposals, Deep understanding of sales cycles, effective communicator, builds, develops and maintains partnerships, Implements effective and innovative marketing campaigns

Work Experience

Site Merchandising Manager

The Clymb

2016 – Present

Drive the digital merchandising function, recognizing the way in which merchandise is presented on all internal and external touch points with the customer. Create, maintain and analyze various brand and category pages on The Clymb. This position is accountable for the planning, strategy and set-up of creative on the site and work with the design, buying, planning, marketing, content and user experience teams to create and execute the merchandising plan.

Business Development and Media Sales

The Clymb

2016 – 2016

Developing, implementing and managing comprehensive media sales and partnership marketing plans. Research and outreach to new prospects for sponsorship opportunities and build relationships with media planning agencies. Coordinate and Collaborate with clients to build customized display advertising that is creative, innovative and compelling.

Server & Brewery Assistant

Buoy Beer Company

2015 – 2016

Dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction by remaining accessible and friendly. Exceptional interpersonal and team building skills with an aptitude for building rapport with a diverse range of customers, managers, and colleagues; talent for quickly resolving issues prior to escalation. Thorough knowledge of menu offerings, including gourmet food, spirits, and wine pairings. Skilled at anticipating, identifying and fulfilling guest needs and clarifying special orders. Success multitasking while remaining professional and courteous in fast-paced environments.

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Traveling Wine Maker

• Villa Maria Estates - Marlborough, New Zeland • Carlton Winemaker's Studio - Carlton, Oregon • Howard Park Wines - Margaret River, Western Australia • Carlton Cellars - Carlton, Oregon • Sokol Blosser - Dundee Hills, Oregon • NW Wine Company - Dayton, O

2010 – 2015

Traveled around the world learning the best techniques for creating amazing beautiful wines! Over the years at these different wineries I learned the value of quality rain gear, exceptional forklifting skills and how to make steel toed boots look fashionable. I was often pulled into front of house operations because I have skills as a storyteller, sales person, and ability to put people at ease and inform guests about winemaking no matter the level of winemaking knowledge. Winemaking in itself is a skill of observation, sensory development and adapting to different environments quickly. I worked for 9 different wineries over the years in a variety of roles, sales, event management, tour guide, lab tech, wine club management, winemaker. These all required me to be a creative thinker, an energetic soul, persuasive and build rapport quickly. I fine-tuned my intuitiveness to customers, co-workers and managers, to anticipate needs and ask the right questions. Here are the wineries I had th

Director of Sales & Marketing, Assistant Winemaker

Carlton Cellars

2012 – 2013

Here at CC I was able to wear many hats as we were a 4 person operation most days. It’s a small, 10K case boutique winery in the heart of the Willamette Valley. All estate grown fruit handled with a delicate touch to create fine award winning Pinot Noir's. During my time, here we grew sales by 63% and went through a major rebranding effort. These are the roles that fell under my purview: • Tasting Room Manager • Wine Club Manager • Event Coordinator • Assistant Winemaker • Marketing Director

Area Marketing Represenative

Greater Giving

2008 – 2010

Responsibilities includes lead generation, cold calling rockstar, sales and marketing emails, scheduling, closing deals with non-profits and school, event consulting & event planning.