Brandon Berry (He/Him)-PHR

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Manager - Corporate Talent Acquisition at DICK'S Sporting Goods

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

Brandon is a Talent Acquisition & Experience Manager at DICKS Sporting Goods, describing himself as a "Joy & Culture Builder. " With 15 years in HR and recruiting, he focuses on creating exceptional cultures. He holds a BA from Marshall University and certifications in Human Centered Design.

Passionate about building peoples capabilities and changing lives, Brandon operates by his motto: "I ask because I WANT TO KNOW and I LISTEN because I TRULY CARE. " This focus on people extends to his former role as an Employee Resource Group Chair, underscoring his commitment to inclusion.

He proudly calls himself a "Joy & Culture Builder, " reflecting his core professional mission of creating positive and impactful workplace environments.

Personality Overview

Objective Evaluator

Early Adopter

Big Vision Person

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  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.

Topics They Care About

Building Culture
He self-identifies as a "Joy & Culture Builder" and has held roles directly focused on teammate experience and creating exceptional company cultures at DICK'S Sporting Goods.
Executive Recruiting
Has extensive experience leading full-cycle executive recruiting for Director to CXO level positions across technology, marketing, merchandising, and other corporate functions.
DEIA Initiatives
Actively promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, including serving as an Employee Resource Group Chair to support and advocate for teammates.

Media Appearances

Episode 18 – Brandon Berry (Manager, Corporate Talent Acquisition, DICK'S Sporting Goods). Featured in YouTube

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Work History

8-2025
Manager - Corporate Talent Acquisition at DICK'S Sporting Goods
8-2024 - 8-2025
Manager - Teammate Experience & Culture at DICK'S Sporting Goods
3-2022 - 8-2024
Lead Executive Recruiter | Employee Resource Group Chair at DICK'S Sporting Goods
11-2020 - 3-2022
Senior Corporate Recruiter at DICK'S Sporting Goods
9-2013 - 10-2020
Director of Executive Recruiting, Culture & Training Lead at Recruit Group formerly answerQUEST

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA from Marshall University

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Insights For Selling To Brandon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brandon 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 Brandon

  • 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 Brandon move?

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

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

You And Brandon

Personality Compatibility


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