Brian VALMONTE

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Vice President, Production & Supply Chain at goop

Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

Brian is an engaging operations and supply chain leader at goop, specializing in driving transformative change in fast-paced organizations. With an MBA from the International University of Monaco, he excels in optimizing production and enhancing profitability. Colleagues and direct reports describe him as a dynamic, analytical, and knowledgeable leader.

His professional interests lie at the intersection of supply chain logistics and the luxury goods market, underscored by his advanced studies in managing luxury brands and consumer behavior. Brian demonstrates a keen focus on the strategic elements that drive brand value, from sourcing and production to final fulfillment.

Unique fact: Early in his career, he spearheaded the creation of a sophisticated financial model for the SFMOMA to analyze visitor traffic patterns pre-launch.

Personality Overview

Big Vision Person

Direct & Assertive

Objective Evaluator

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. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Optimization
As VP of Production & Supply Chain, he spearheads strategy for logistics efficiency, production optimization, and inventory management, with a track record of significant cost reduction.
Luxury Brand Management
His education includes courses on managing luxury brands and consumer behavior for luxury goods, directly aligning with his leadership role at the lifestyle brand goop.
Startup Operations
He was the third employee at Haleys Beauty, where he built the global supply chain from the ground up, showcasing his expertise in high-growth, startup environments.

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Work History

4-2024
Vice President, Production & Supply Chain at goop
2-2019 - 3-2024
Senior Director of Operations at Haleys Beauty
9-2016 - 2-2019
Senior Manager of Operations - Supply Chain at Perricone MD
1-2016 - 5-2016
Finance Project Manager (Consultant) at SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
9-2012 - 4-2015
Senior Inventory Management Planner for Women’s, Body & Adult Accessories – Gap Outlet Europe at Gap Inc.

Education

MBA from International University of Monaco
Bachelors from Cal State East Bay- College of Business & Economics

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Insights For Selling To Brian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brian 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 Brian

  • 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 Brian move?

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

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

You And Brian

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