Andrea Brugger

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Human Resources Manager at Pentair

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States

Overview

Andrea is an experienced Human Resources Manager at Pentair with extensive skills in operations and talent management. A graduate of Hamline University with a degree in business management and psychology, she has a background as a VP of Operations. People who have worked with her describe her as a "powerhouse" and an innovative leader.

She is actively involved in the professional community, serving on the Board of Directors as Treasurer for the Minnesota Talent & Recruiting Network. Her focus is on keeping recruiters current in a rapidly changing professional landscape.

Unique fact: A former boss praised her as having “one of the best Operational Minds” they had ever worked with.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Consensus Focused

Amiable & Agreeable

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Operations Management
Her background as VP and Director of Operations and high praise for her operational mind show a deep commitment to efficient business processes.
Talent & Recruiting
Manages recruiting functions at Pentair and is a board member for the Minnesota Talent & Recruiting Network, demonstrating a career-long focus on talent acquisition.
Team Building
Her communications frequently highlight the value of working with a "super team" and an "amazing team, " indicating a strong focus on positive team culture.

Media Appearances

Andrea has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Human Resources Manager at Pentair
12-2024
Board of Directors - Treasurer at Minnesota Talent & Recruiting Network
3-2023 - 4-2025
Recruiting Manager, Hourly Center of Excellence at Pentair
7-2021 - 1-2023
Vice President of Operations at Award Staffing
10-2020 - 7-2021
Director of Operations at Award Staffing

Education

Bachelor's degree from Hamline University

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Exp : 21 Location : Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Human Resources Manager at Pentair
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Insights For Selling To Andrea

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andrea is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andrea

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andrea move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Andrea take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Andrea

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