Dirk Tedmon, APR

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at Eden Prairie Schools

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Overview

Dirk has no verified overview

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Consensus Focused

Optimistic

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Dirk has no verified topics they care about

Media Appearances

Dirk has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2022
Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at Eden Prairie Schools
8-2021 - 8-2022
Director of Communications and Marketing at College of Education and Human Development - University of Minnesota
5-2017 - 8-2021
Media Relations Coordinator at Minneapolis Public Schools
7-2015 - 5-2017
Media Relations Specialist at Minneapolis Public Schools
1-2015 - 7-2015
Associate Director at The White House

Education

Bachelor's Degree from Augustana University (SD)

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 14 Location : Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at Eden Prairie Schools
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Dirk

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dirk is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dirk

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dirk move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Dirk take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Dirk

Personality Compatibility


Other Eden Prairie Schools Employees

Explore more public profiles from related professionals at the same organization.

More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.