Aaron Thiese

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Director of Compliance at Microsoft

Mercer Island, Washington, United States

Overview

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Personality Overview

Believer

Informal

Enthusiastic

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

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Work History

7-2025
Director of Compliance at Microsoft
10-2021 - 7-2025
Director Employee and Executive Communications at Microsoft
2-2014 - 10-2021
Director Compliance Culture and Communications at Microsoft
1-2005 - 2-2006
Business Analyst at Slalom Consulting
7-2000 - 1-2005
Consultant at Accenture

Education

1996 - 2000
B.A. from Luther College

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Exp : 17 Location : Mercer Island, Washington, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Compliance at Microsoft
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Insights For Selling To Aaron

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Aaron is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Aaron

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Aaron move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Aaron take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Aaron

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