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Hamish Mathieson

VP of Sales

Hamish Mathieson



Current Position:


  • Head of Sales, Tracksuit


Professional Background:


  • Experience:

  • Tracksuit: Serving as Sales Lead since joining the company. Responsible for building and leading the sales team, significantly contributing to the company’s growth.

  • Knotel: Previously worked at real estate startup Knotel where he faced challenges during the Covid-19 emergence, leading up to Knotel’s bankruptcy in 2021.

  • Reevoo: Held prior positions enhancing his expertise in the sales domain.

  • Education: University of Canterbury.


Professional Achievements:


  • Tracksuit:

  • Played a critical role in Tracksuit being recognized as the Emerging Company of the Year at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards in May 2024.

  • Successfully recruited Charlotte Kight despite her lack of sales experience, a decision that has positively shaped Tracksuit's sales culture with a focus on empathy and authenticity.

  • Overseen the buildup and launch of Tracksuit's New York office.


Key Contributions and Insights:


  • Hiring Strategy:

  • Emphasizes hiring individuals with strong soft skills and cultural fit over extensive sales experience.

  • Advocates for empathy and vulnerability within the sales team.

  • Sales Philosophy:

  • Believes in the value of authenticity and regular personal connections with potential clients.

  • Experience in managing high-stress situations and recovering from significant setbacks, such as the Knotel bankruptcy.


Company Tracksuit Overview:


  • Industry: Advertising and Market Intelligence.

  • Recent Developments:

  • Growing its footprint with notable presence in New Zealand, Australia, and the US.

  • Actively hiring to expand the sales team (recently sought a Sales Operations Analyst as of June 13, 2023).

  • Continues to innovate and recognize the need for creative and effective advertising strategies.


Relevant Connections:


  • Team Members:

  • Charlotte Kight - (Future Head of Tracksuit's New York Office).

  • Luke Amundson - (Head of Sales ANZ).


Notable Public Activity:


  • LinkedIn Posts:

  • Regularly shares updates and achievements related to Tracksuit’s growth and company culture.

  • Highlighted the innovative and advertising effectiveness pursuits in several posts, showcasing a commitment to industry leadership and creativity.

  • Industry Events:

  • Featured as a speaker at industry events discussing the changes and challenges in sales approaches, emphasizing a modern, humane approach to sales.


Challenges Overcome:


  • Overcame significant market disruptions during tenure at Knotel, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.

  • Managed to sustain growth and expansion for Tracksuit during competitive and challenging market environments.


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