Alison Sower

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DISC Type : cs

Director Talent Acquisition at Ameresco

Greater Boston, United States

Overview

Alison Sower serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Ameresco, a premier cleantech integrator. A graduate of Northeastern University, she is a results-driven professional with certifications in diversity recruiting and women in leadership. Colleagues describe her as a passionate and highly organized recruiter who excels at sourcing top-tier candidates.

She has built her entire recruiting career within Ameresco, having been promoted progressively from a Recruiter to her current Director position.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Status Quo Seeker

Late Adopter

They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.  They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Cleantech Careers
Leads talent acquisition for a cleantech and renewable energy firm, frequently promoting career opportunities in the sustainability sector.
Diversity and Inclusion
Holds a certification as a Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter (CDR) and another in Women in Leadership, underscoring her commitment to building diverse teams.
Talent Development
Showcases a passion for nurturing early-career talent by highlighting her company's global intern and co-op programs.

Media Appearances

Alison has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Director Talent Acquisition at Ameresco
4-2024 - 12-2024
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition at Ameresco
4-2023 - 4-2024
Talent Acquisition Manager at Ameresco
9-2017 - 5-2021
Recruiter at Ameresco
4-2017 - 9-2017
Staffing Specialist at Tailored Talent

Education

1997 - 2002
Bachelor of Science - BS from Northeastern University

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Insights For Selling To Alison

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alison is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alison

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alison move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Alison take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Alison

Personality Compatibility


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