Doug Weekes

Energizer
DISC Type : I

SVP of Prepared Foods at Tyson Foods

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Overview

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Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Informal

Imaginative

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

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Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2025
SVP of Prepared Foods at Tyson Foods
5-2023 - 1-2025
SVP Insights, Analytics and Innovation at Tyson Foods
1-2015 - 9-2024
Executive Chairman at Laurel Electronics
7-2020 - 2-2023
Chairman at Killer Creamery
2-2019 - 2-2023
Co-Founder - Board Member at Kadenwood

Education

1990 - 1992
MBA from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
1983 - 1987
BA from Middlebury College

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Exp : 10 Location : Bentonville, Arkansas, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : SVP of Prepared Foods at Tyson Foods
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Insights For Selling To Doug

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Doug is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Doug

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Doug move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Doug take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Doug

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