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Jessie Kimsey

Activist · DISC type Cd
Associate Director, Vendor Strategy & Category Innovation at Misfits Market
📍 Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area, United States

Jessie Kimsey is a retail leader at Misfits Market, focused on scaling mission-driven brands through strategic vendor partnerships and category innovation. Her colleagues describe her as proactive, passionate, and data-savvy. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in Business Administration.

As a self-proclaimed "Snack Enthusiast, " Jessie has a strong passion for the food industry. Her entrepreneurial spirit is evident from founding her own consulting firm, Cardinal Sourcing, and her experience as an Airbnb Superhost suggests a personal interest in hospitality and creating positive experiences for others.

She was recently selected as a "Fancy Food Rising Star" by the Specialty Food Association.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Associate Director, Vendor Strategy & Category Innovation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Jessie shows up

Logical And Quick
Observative
Value Conscious

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Priorities

Topics Jessie cares about

Emerging CPG Brands
Her role involves driving growth through emerging brand partnerships and she recently helped brands impacted by retailer closures.
Sustainable Food Systems
She works at Misfits Market, focusing on building a more sustainable and accessible food system for customers who value transparency and quality.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Associate Director, Vendor Strategy & Category Innovation
Misfits Market
3-2025 - 12-2025
Senior Manager, Vendor Strategy & Category Innovation
Misfits Market
1-2023 - 3-2025
Senior Category Manager
Misfits Market
7-2022
Superhost
Airbnb
9-2021
President
Cardinal Sourcing LLC
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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