Aaron Thompson

Commander
DISC Type : D

Director of Recruitment at FranklinCovey

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Overview

Aaron Thompson is the Director of Recruitment at FranklinCovey, where he is responsible for overseeing all talent acquisition. With a long tenure at the company, he progressed from B2B sales and client partner roles into his current leadership position. Aaron is a graduate of Utah State University.

Aaron has appeared on FranklinCoveys "On Leadership" podcast to share his expertise on career strategies, resume building, and interviewing successfully in the modern job market. He emphasizes the importance of a candidates mindset and strategic preparation.

He has built his career at FranklinCovey, successfully transitioning from selling the companys services to leading the recruitment of its talent.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Very Quick

Impact-Driven

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships. They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Talent Acquisition
As Director of Recruitment, he is an expert on hiring strategies and frequently discusses how to stand out as a candidate in the job market.
Career Strategy
He provides advice on career development, including how to approach interviews, build a strong resume, and take ownership of one's professional path.
B2B Sales
He began his career at FranklinCovey in inside and outside B2B sales, giving him a strong foundation in client partnership and business development.

Media Appearances

Aaron has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2005
Director of Recruitment at FranklinCovey
9-2000 - 8-2005
Client Partner at FranklinCovey
1-1998 - 8-2000
Inside Sales Partner at FranklinCovey

Education

1996 - 1997
Bachelors from Utah State University
1994 - 1996
Associate Degree from Weber State University

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Insights For Selling To Aaron

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Aaron is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Aaron

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Aaron move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Aaron take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Aaron

Personality Compatibility


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