Blake Conrad

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DISC Type : Ds

Director - Professional Search (Direct/Retained) at FlexTek

Houston, Texas, United States

Overview

Blake Conrad is the Director of Professional Search at FlexTek, where he delivers flexible staffing and technological solutions across diverse industries. With a background in recruiting for manufacturing and engineering, he is a Bachelor of Business Administration graduate from Louisiana State University. Colleagues describe him as fair, consistent, and having an unrivaled work ethic.



Blake is a recipient of the Presidents Club award for his performance in executive recruitment.

Personality Overview

Objective Evaluator

Early Adopter

Risk Tolerant

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Flexible Staffing
As Director at FlexTek, he provides flexible staffing, employment, and technological solutions to a diverse industry set.
Diverse Employment
His personal headline emphasizes his passion for bringing "authentically diverse employment solutions to businesses to improve efficiency. "
Manufacturing Recruitment
Has extensive experience leading national search branches focused on manufacturing and engineering talent at previous firms like Addison Group and Progressive Recruitment.

Media Appearances

Blake has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2023
Director - Professional Search (Direct/Retained) at FlexTek
6-2022 - 5-2023
Sr. Manager - Food & Beverage Production at Progressive Recruitment
4-2017 - 6-2022
Branch Manager - National Search - Manufacturing/Engineering at Addison Group
10-2016 - 4-2017
Sr. Consultant - Manufacturing/Engineering/Continuous Improvement/Operations at Addison Group
2-2015 - 10-2016
Senior Partner - Executive Recruitment (Manufacturing/Operations/Continuous Improvement) at Lucas Group

Education

2011 - 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Louisiana State University
2009 - 2011
Associate of Business Administration from Bossier Parish Community College

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Exp : 21 Location : Houston, Texas, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director - Professional Search (Direct/Retained) at FlexTek
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Insights For Selling To Blake

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Blake is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Blake

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Blake move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Blake take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Blake

Personality Compatibility


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