Kate Compton

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Vendor Operations Manager at REI

Tacoma, Washington, United States

Overview

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Personality Overview

Results Focused

Fast-paced

Risk-Accepting

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

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Media Appearances

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Work History

12-2025
Vendor Operations Manager at REI
11-2022 - 11-2025
Senior Business Process Analyst at REI
9-2024 - 9-2025
Treasurer, Warrior Inclusion Network (Extra Role) at REI
4-1994 - 9-1994
Communications Director at Visit Vallejo, CA
10-1990 - 3-1994
Assistant Manager, Communications/Editor at National Business Aviation Association

Education

BA - Communication Arts from University of Maryland
Level 1 and Level 2 Certificates from Green River College

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Exp : 6 Location : Tacoma, Washington, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Vendor Operations Manager at REI
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Insights For Selling To Kate

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kate is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kate

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kate move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Kate take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Kate

Personality Compatibility


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