Sam Kane

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Head Of Communications at Gymshark

Solihull, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Sam Kane serves as the Head of Communications for Gymshark, leading global consumer, corporate, and international communications. He is a specialist in reputation management and integrated brand strategy, having previously directed campaigns for major brands such as Netflix, Coca-Cola, and Facebook.

Outside of his corporate role, Sam is an avid follower of creative marketing and is personally invested in fitness, participating in challenges like Gymshark 66. He also shows a keen interest in popular culture, offering public commentary on film marketing and advertising campaigns.

Sam has noted that building a brand is "about more than gym wear. Its about legacy…its about listening…we also do community. "

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

Brand Reputation
His role centers on reputation management, ensuring the brand's story resonates with global audiences and is protected.
Community Building
He publicly states that Gymshark's mission is about legacy and community, not just apparel, highlighting his focus on creating a strong consumer connection.
Disruptive Marketing
He has a stated passion for "wicked campaigns that move the dial, " indicating a strong professional interest in creative and disruptive advertising.

Media Appearances

Gymshark names Head of Communications. Featured in DIARY directory

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Work History

8-2022
Head Of Communications at Gymshark
7-2021 - 8-2022
Business Communications Lead at Gymshark at Gymshark
10-2019 - 6-2021
Director at 3 Monkeys | Zeno
11-2017 - 6-2021
Associate Director at 3 Monkeys Zeno at 3 Monkeys | Zeno
2-2016 - 5-2017
Associate Director at Teneo Blue Rubicon

Education

Sam has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Sam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sam is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sam

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sam move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Sam take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Sam

Personality Compatibility


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