Emily McKissock
Director of US Sales - ARTILECT & Sherpa Adventure Gear at Bradshaw Taylor Ltd.- Claim this Profile
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Michael Schmidt
Emily has comprehensive knowledge of specialty retail in a variety of distinct & diverse distribution like outdoor, bike and ski. She continually uses this knowledge to identify opportunity and help us successfully grow these channels. Emily is always upfront, honest and direct in her communications and delivered as promised on any commitments made. She leads with trust and assumes positive intent in all her interactions making her a reliable & approachable teammate. I would whole heartedly recommend her for any sales management or leadership position and sincerely hope we get the chance to work closely together again. Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you would like to discuss her specific skill sets in greater detail. Any organization would be lucky to have her on their team.
Cindy Feinauer (she/her)
I’ve had the privilege of working with Emily for the past 10 years over stints at three different brands. Emily is a rare talent. Her emotional intelligence and ability to connect with others has driven positive change and growth in culture, team building, partnership building, and revenue generation. She is able to build trust quickly with internal and external stakeholders and bring alignment toward positive growth in both the ways of working and the results. She has taken on stretch roles and has always been able to dig into complex situations and bring steps of clarity and progress even in the midst of learning the landscape. Her positive attitude, natural team leadership, care of people and planet, tireless work ethic, and ability to triangulate people relationships, product understanding, and business targets put her at the top of my dream team. She has taught me a lot along the journey and has always been a strategic thought partner on every level.
Michael Schmidt
Emily has comprehensive knowledge of specialty retail in a variety of distinct & diverse distribution like outdoor, bike and ski. She continually uses this knowledge to identify opportunity and help us successfully grow these channels. Emily is always upfront, honest and direct in her communications and delivered as promised on any commitments made. She leads with trust and assumes positive intent in all her interactions making her a reliable & approachable teammate. I would whole heartedly recommend her for any sales management or leadership position and sincerely hope we get the chance to work closely together again. Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you would like to discuss her specific skill sets in greater detail. Any organization would be lucky to have her on their team.
Cindy Feinauer (she/her)
I’ve had the privilege of working with Emily for the past 10 years over stints at three different brands. Emily is a rare talent. Her emotional intelligence and ability to connect with others has driven positive change and growth in culture, team building, partnership building, and revenue generation. She is able to build trust quickly with internal and external stakeholders and bring alignment toward positive growth in both the ways of working and the results. She has taken on stretch roles and has always been able to dig into complex situations and bring steps of clarity and progress even in the midst of learning the landscape. Her positive attitude, natural team leadership, care of people and planet, tireless work ethic, and ability to triangulate people relationships, product understanding, and business targets put her at the top of my dream team. She has taught me a lot along the journey and has always been a strategic thought partner on every level.
Michael Schmidt
Emily has comprehensive knowledge of specialty retail in a variety of distinct & diverse distribution like outdoor, bike and ski. She continually uses this knowledge to identify opportunity and help us successfully grow these channels. Emily is always upfront, honest and direct in her communications and delivered as promised on any commitments made. She leads with trust and assumes positive intent in all her interactions making her a reliable & approachable teammate. I would whole heartedly recommend her for any sales management or leadership position and sincerely hope we get the chance to work closely together again. Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you would like to discuss her specific skill sets in greater detail. Any organization would be lucky to have her on their team.
Cindy Feinauer (she/her)
I’ve had the privilege of working with Emily for the past 10 years over stints at three different brands. Emily is a rare talent. Her emotional intelligence and ability to connect with others has driven positive change and growth in culture, team building, partnership building, and revenue generation. She is able to build trust quickly with internal and external stakeholders and bring alignment toward positive growth in both the ways of working and the results. She has taken on stretch roles and has always been able to dig into complex situations and bring steps of clarity and progress even in the midst of learning the landscape. Her positive attitude, natural team leadership, care of people and planet, tireless work ethic, and ability to triangulate people relationships, product understanding, and business targets put her at the top of my dream team. She has taught me a lot along the journey and has always been a strategic thought partner on every level.
Michael Schmidt
Emily has comprehensive knowledge of specialty retail in a variety of distinct & diverse distribution like outdoor, bike and ski. She continually uses this knowledge to identify opportunity and help us successfully grow these channels. Emily is always upfront, honest and direct in her communications and delivered as promised on any commitments made. She leads with trust and assumes positive intent in all her interactions making her a reliable & approachable teammate. I would whole heartedly recommend her for any sales management or leadership position and sincerely hope we get the chance to work closely together again. Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you would like to discuss her specific skill sets in greater detail. Any organization would be lucky to have her on their team.
Cindy Feinauer (she/her)
I’ve had the privilege of working with Emily for the past 10 years over stints at three different brands. Emily is a rare talent. Her emotional intelligence and ability to connect with others has driven positive change and growth in culture, team building, partnership building, and revenue generation. She is able to build trust quickly with internal and external stakeholders and bring alignment toward positive growth in both the ways of working and the results. She has taken on stretch roles and has always been able to dig into complex situations and bring steps of clarity and progress even in the midst of learning the landscape. Her positive attitude, natural team leadership, care of people and planet, tireless work ethic, and ability to triangulate people relationships, product understanding, and business targets put her at the top of my dream team. She has taught me a lot along the journey and has always been a strategic thought partner on every level.
Experience
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Bradshaw Taylor Ltd.
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United Kingdom
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Sporting Goods Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of US Sales - ARTILECT & Sherpa Adventure Gear
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Mar 2023 - Present
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ARTILECT studio
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of US Sales
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Sherpa Adventure Gear
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of US Sales
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Marmot
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Sales Manager
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2022 - 2023
Led the vision, growth, and performance for Marmot and ExOfficio. Built and managed the North America Specialty and Sporting Goods channel business by setting sales targets and ensuring the necessary action to deliver results. Created sales plans, developed tools to optimize sell-through, and established new partnerships nationwide. Managed the relationship and communications with 400+ specialty retail partners and 10 agencies in the US and Canada. Led the vision, growth, and performance for Marmot and ExOfficio. Built and managed the North America Specialty and Sporting Goods channel business by setting sales targets and ensuring the necessary action to deliver results. Created sales plans, developed tools to optimize sell-through, and established new partnerships nationwide. Managed the relationship and communications with 400+ specialty retail partners and 10 agencies in the US and Canada.
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PURIST
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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US Sales Manager - Purist
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2018 - 2022
Drove business development, marketing, and customer engagement for a new brand (owned and operated by Specialized Bicycles). Won key accounts and scaled partnerships with national retailers, including REI Co-Op, Huckberry, and Backcountry. Maintained regular sales contacts with strategic customers and distribution partners. Consulted with stakeholders to understand needs, identify market trends, and position the business for success. Oversaw the eCommerce business in a startup environment. Hired, managed, and mentored a team of 5. Show less
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Specialized Bicycle Components
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Sporting Goods Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Manager - Custom
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2017 - 2022
Championed the strategic planning, business development, and performance optimization for a wholesale channel within the Private Label division. Translated business needs and industry trends to tactical go-to-market (GTM) strategies and top-line revenue growth YoY. Built relationships across teams to foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration.
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Key Account Manager - Custom
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2015 - 2017
Led strategy and execution for business development within key private partnerships, including CocaCola, REI Co-Op, lululemon and MEC. Successfully drove account stabilization and delivered 30%+ growth within first 18 months.
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Timbuk2
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager, Wholesale eComm Partners
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2013 - 2015
Managed partnerships and drove 2x growth for Online & Consumer Electronics accounts: Amazon, Zappos, Apple, and Dell. Managed partnerships and drove 2x growth for Online & Consumer Electronics accounts: Amazon, Zappos, Apple, and Dell.
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icebreaker, a VF Company
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New Zealand
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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200 - 300 Employee
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Account Coordinator, Wholesale
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2012 - 2013
Provided excellent customer service and efficient order management for wholesale accounts in the US Market. Served as liaison for retail buyers and external sales team. Assisted Sales and Merchandising teams at tradeshows and product launch events. Provided excellent customer service and efficient order management for wholesale accounts in the US Market. Served as liaison for retail buyers and external sales team. Assisted Sales and Merchandising teams at tradeshows and product launch events.
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United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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500 - 600 Employee
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Video Coach - USA Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team
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Sep 2009 - Apr 2010
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University of Vermont
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Coach - Women's Ice Hockey
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Aug 2005 - Jul 2009
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Proctor Academy
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Director of Admission
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Aug 2003 - Sep 2005
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Education
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Bowdoin College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Africana Studies (Black Studies) and Sociology -
Portland State University
Master of Arts - MA, Leadership and Policy
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