Melanie Scott

Pioneer
DISC Type : IDS

Director of Marketing and Communications at Synoptic Data, a Public Benefit Corporation

Greater St. Louis, United States

Overview

Melanie is a marketing leader with a Bachelor of Science from Saint Louis University, specializing in transforming technical concepts into compelling messages for B2B manufacturing companies. She focuses on brand development, strategic planning, and content. Colleagues describe her as organized, a strong planner, and having an excellent work ethic.

At her core, Melanie is a scientist whose passions are communications and achieving results. Her career has centered on her fascination with weather and environmental data, a theme that carries through her professional roles and her active participation in meteorological conferences and industry events.

Unique fact: In a previous role, she served as the company spokesperson for the topic of lightning.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Friendly

Dynamic But Sincere

Driven But Considerate

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Environmental Data Access
Her current role at Synoptic Data is focused on expanding access to weather and environmental data. She frequently speaks at industry events on this topic.
Technical B2B Marketing
Her entire career has focused on helping technical manufacturing companies build their brand and connect with customers by translating complex concepts into clear messages.
Weather & Meteorology
Has a long history in the weather industry, from Vaisala to Synoptic, and actively presents at events like the American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting.

Media Appearances

Melanie has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024
Director of Marketing and Communications at Synoptic Data, a Public Benefit Corporation
4-2021 - 4-2024
Director, Marketing Communications at KPM Analytics
12-2020 - 12-2022
Advisory Board Member at Tombolo Institute at Bellevue College
7-2018 - 4-2021
Marketing Communications Manager at Positronic Global
11-2015 - 6-2018
Senior Marketing Manager - Strategy and Content for Weather and Lightning Business Areas at Vaisala

Education

8-1995 - 5-1999
Bachelor of Science - BS from Saint Louis University
8-1995 - 5-1999
Bachelor of Science - BS from Saint Louis University

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Insights For Selling To Melanie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Melanie is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Melanie

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Melanie move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Melanie take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Melanie

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