Aren Bjerke

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Talent Acquisition Manager at Aston Technologies, Inc.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Overview

Aren Bjerke is a creative professional with over seven years of experience in talent acquisition and retail merchandising. At Aston Technologies, he automated significant administrative work and hired over 30% of the companys workforce. He holds a Liberal Arts Degree from Inver Hills Community College.

He has a strong interest in technology and digital marketing, recently launching his first Google AdWords campaign. His background in retail includes being a leader in visual merchandising and establishing store-level operational practices. He is passionate about leaving a positive impact on his work.

Unique fact: Aren proposed new recruiting avenues that now contribute to 80% of his companys growth.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Story Driven

Optimistic

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Process Automation
Streamlined hiring processes by automating over 30 hours of administrative work per week at a previous company.
Visual Merchandising
Managed visual displays and merchandising at ASICS and Puma, where his store was an award-winning leader in this area.
Digital Marketing
Actively learning and applying digital marketing skills, specifically using Google AdWords to launch advertising campaigns.

Media Appearances

Aren has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2017 - 2-2024
Talent Acquisition Manager at Aston Technologies, Inc.
9-2014 - 4-2017
Team Lead at ASICS America
9-2012 - 8-2014
Supervisor at Puma
5-2013 - 10-2013
Merchandiser at Anderson Merchandisers

Education

2010 - 2013
Liberal Arts Degree from Inver Hills Community College
Education details unavailable from Rosemount High School

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Insights For Selling To Aren

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • 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
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Aren is

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

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Aren move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Aren take some risk or not?

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

You And Aren

Personality Compatibility


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