Brendan Thompson

Critic
DISC Type : C

President at BJ Electric Supplies Ltd

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Overview

Brendan Thompson is the President of BJ Electric Supplies Ltd, a family-owned distributor in Edmonton. His career shows a unique progression, starting as a Red Seal Electrician, moving through various internal roles including sales and management, and ultimately leading the company. He is an alumnus of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT).

Brendan is actively involved in community and industry initiatives. He supports local charities like the Zebra Child & Youth Advocacy Centre and advocates for economic policies such as a universal basic income. He participates in professional networking events and serves as a director for the Alberta Electrical Alliances Edmonton Region.

His company was founded by his grandfather in 1976, and Brendan took over the presidency from his father in 2023, continuing a multi-generational family legacy.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Objective Thinker

Negotiator

They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.  They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.

Topics They Care About

Electrical Industry
As President of a major electrical supplier and a Red Seal Electrician, he is deeply embedded in Alberta's electrical sector and serves on the board of its alliance.
Community Support
Actively supports the Zebra Child & Youth Advocacy Centre through company donations, reflecting a commitment to child welfare and community well-being in Alberta.
Family Business
Represents the third generation of leadership in his family's company, having worked his way up through various departments before becoming President.

Media Appearances

Brendan has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2022
President at BJ Electric Supplies Ltd
2-2020 - 1-2022
Executive Vice President at BJ Electric Supplies Ltd
8-2017 - 2-2020
Account Manager at BJ Electric Supplies Ltd
3-2009 - 9-2010
Electrician (3rd / 4th Year) at PCL Intracon Power Inc.
1-2005 - 9-2006
Compensation Analyst at Alberta Research Council

Education

2006 - 2010
RSE from NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
Certificate from Cengage Gale Courses

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Insights For Selling To Brendan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brendan is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brendan

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brendan move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Brendan take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Brendan

Personality Compatibility


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