Alison Slaton

Balancer
DISC Type : S

Public Sector Representative at Waste Connections

Austin, Texas, United States

Overview

Alison is a dedicated Public Sector Representative at Waste Connections, leveraging a background in account management, strategic planning, and sales. Her experience spans from commercial playground equipment to the waste management industry, underpinned by a Bachelors Degree from Texas Tech University.

Outside of her professional role, Alison shows deep appreciation for her colleagues, particularly the drivers she works with. She is passionate about supporting causes that are personally meaningful to her and emphasizes the importance of community safety in her work.

Interestingly, Alison began her career as a Kindergarten and 1st Grade Teacher before transitioning into the sales and account management field.

Personality Overview

Diplomatic

Formal Mannered

Risk-Averse

They are willing to make long-term decisions.  They like following the process even if it takes time to reach any conclusion. They are courteous and respectful but practical.

Topics They Care About

Public Sector Sales
Her current role and previous experience as a Territory Account Manager are focused on serving public sector and commercial clients.
Community Safety
She publicly emphasizes safety as the number one core value, highlighting its importance for both company drivers and the community.
Supporting Causes
Expressed gratitude for her company's support of causes that she holds "very dear" to her heart.

Media Appearances

Alison has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2022
Public Sector Representative at Waste Connections
3-2020 - 10-2023
Territory Account Manager at Waste Connections
4-2017 - 3-2020
Sales Consultant at Lea Park & Play, Inc.
2-2013 - 4-2017
President at A Blissful Journey
8-2002 - 8-2006
Kindergarten Teacher/1st Grade Teacher at Shelton School

Education

1997 - 2001
Bachelor’s Degree from Texas Tech University

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Exp : 17 Location : Austin, Texas, United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Public Sector Representative at Waste Connections
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Insights For Selling To Alison

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be personal and polite and slightly formal
  • Focus on making them comfortable before really commencing the sales motion
  • Actively address their concerns around change, risk, and acceptance by users

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be overly social in the early interactions
  • Don’t push them for a no, take the lack of yes as a no after a certain point
  • Skip mentioning details that are confusing

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alison is

  • What matters the most to them is low risk, adoption by others and proven case studies.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alison

  • They never refuse directly, they push out the decisions or just go quiet.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alison move?

  • They can be some of the slowest decision makers.
  • Can Alison take some risk or not?

  • They have no risk-appetite and prefer to take safe decisions.

You And Alison

Personality Compatibility


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