Andy Simons

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Director of Operations at Janie and Jack

San Rafael, California, United States

Overview

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Personality Overview

Self-Assured

People-Oriented

Persuader

They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.  If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

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Work History

1-2026
Director of Operations at Janie and Jack
3-2019 - 10-2024
Associate VicePresident, Business Innovation and eCommerce at SF Goodwill
7-2013 - 1-2019
Director Of Operations at Guideboat Company
3-2010 - 6-2013
General Manager at Gap Inc./Banana Republic
10-2007 - 1-2010
Manager, Retail Operations at Levi Strauss & Co.

Education

1995 - 2000
MBA from San Francisco State University, Lam Family College of Business
1989 - 1993
BA from UC San Diego

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Exp : 29 Location : San Rafael, California, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Operations at Janie and Jack
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Insights For Selling To Andy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about some of the cool and impressive features of your product
  • Take a friendly, informal yet confident approach while pitching
  • Find ways to push them a little if they don’t start giving a clear yes or no in due course

DONT's

  • Don’t rely too much on what they promise, make your own deductions
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t be excessively objective, focus on building a story first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andy is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andy

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andy move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Andy take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Andy

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