Katie Oates
About Katie Oates
Katie Oates serves as the Team Lead for Professional Services in the EMEA region at Vendr. With a diverse background in sales and account management, she has held various roles across multiple companies, including Namaste New York and Cvent.
Current Role at Vendr.com
Katie Oates serves as Team Lead for Professional Services - EMEA at Vendr, a position she has held since 2023. She has been with Vendr since 2021, where she has also worked as a Senior Deal Manager for the EMEA region and as an Executive Buyer. Her roles involve managing client relationships and overseeing deal negotiations within the EMEA market.
Previous Experience in Professional Services
Before her current role at Vendr, Katie Oates worked in various positions that contributed to her expertise in professional services. She served as a Principal SaaS Consultant at Vendr from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she was a Program Manager at Namaste New York from 2019 to 2021, and an Account Manager at Cvent from 2017 to 2019, focusing on third-party partnerships.
Sales and Marketing Background
Katie Oates has a solid background in sales and marketing, having worked as an Inside Sales Representative at MedQuest Associates in 2014. She also held the position of Sales & Marketing Analyst at Genova Diagnostics, Inc. from 2013 to 2014. Her experience in sales roles has provided her with a strong foundation in client engagement and market analysis.
Educational Background
Katie Oates studied at Southern Adventist University, where she earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and International/Global Studies from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she studied at Villa Aurora for a year in 2008, focusing on International/Global Studies. Her educational background supports her career in professional services and global market engagement.
Early Career Experience
Katie Oates began her career in the hospitality industry, working as a Group Sales Coordinator & Conference Concierge at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa from 2011 to 2013. She also worked as a Channel Partner Manager at AddShoppers from 2016 to 2017. These early roles helped her develop skills in client relations and event management.