Conner Strauss

Inspirer
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Account Executive at BuildWitt

Liberty Center, Ohio, United States

Overview

Conner is a faith-led Account Executive at BuildWitt, specializing in the "Dirt World. " With a background that spans from construction labor to product marketing, he brings a unique, people-first perspective to sales. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Toledo and is certified in HubSpot Marketing Software.

Guided by his faith and a drive for growth, Conner values building genuine relationships over traditional sales tactics. He recently undertook a full home renovation with his wife, an experience that aligns with his hands-on background. He is passionate about serving others and sharing lessons learned from his personal and professional life.

Unique fact: After smashing his finger with a 40-pound dumbbell, the first thing the ER doctor told him was, "Thats why I tell people not to lift weights. "

Personality Overview

Decisive

Achievment Oriented

Fast Adopter

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

The Dirt World
His professional focus is dedicated to serving and guiding people and companies within the construction and earthmoving industries, which he affectionately calls the "Dirt World. "
People-First Sales
He consciously rejects the typical salesperson persona, focusing instead on guiding and serving clients to help them grow, building relationships rather than just pitching products.
Faith and Growth
His personal and professional life is guided by his faith. He often discusses growing as an individual, in his faith, and helping others do the same.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2025
Account Executive at BuildWitt
10-2023 - 1-2025
Senior Product Marketing Manager at BuildWitt
2-2022 - 10-2023
Product Marketing Manager at BuildWitt
8-2019 - 2-2022
Marketing Manager at Rusk Literary / Blue Collar Cash (HarperCollins Dey Street)
5-2019 - 2-2022
Media Marketing Specialist at EverDry Toledo

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA from The University of Toledo
High School Diploma from Liberty Center High School

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Insights For Selling To Conner

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Conner is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Conner

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Conner move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Conner take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Conner

Personality Compatibility


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