Katie Rizik

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DISC Type : ci

Director, Solutions Engineering at BDSA

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Katie Rizik is the Director of Solutions Engineering at BDSA, focusing on client-centric, innovative data solutions for the cannabis industry. A detail-oriented and self-starting high performer, she has advanced through four roles at BDSA. She holds a Master of Data Science from Rice University and a degree in Marketing and Business Analytics.

Interesting fact: While steadily advancing her career into a director-level position at BDSA, she also successfully completed her Master of Data Science degree from Rice University.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Assertive

Example Seeker

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Cannabis Market Trends
Actively posts detailed market analyses on topics like holiday sales rushes and the growth of resin and rosin infused edibles, demonstrating deep industry expertise.
Premium Edibles Market
Speaks on the premiumization of edibles, noting that fast-acting products command higher prices and represent a significant growth opportunity for brands.
Data-Driven Insights
Her role and Master's in Data Science highlight her focus on applying data analytics to provide clients with actionable intelligence and solve complex problems.

Media Appearances

Katie has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Director, Solutions Engineering at BDSA
3-2024 - 4-2025
Manager, Solutions Engineering at BDSA
1-2023 - 3-2024
Sales Engineer at BDSA
1-2022 - 1-2023
Product Engineer at BDSA
7-2021 - 1-2022
Associate Client Manager at NielsenIQ

Education

8-2023 - 12-2025
Master of Data Science from Rice University
2015 - 2019
Marketing and Business Analytics from Xavier University

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Exp : 9 Location : Greater Chicago Area, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, Solutions Engineering at BDSA
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Insights For Selling To Katie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Katie is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Katie

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Katie move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Katie take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Katie

Personality Compatibility


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