Els Van Zanten

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DISC Type : C

Talent Acquisition Partner at Ahold Delhaize

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Overview

Els is a Talent Acquisition Partner at Ahold Delhaize, specializing in recruiting for Supply Chain, e-Commerce, and Store Support. Her career is marked by a strong focus on building inclusive and diverse teams, stemming from her previous role as an Inclusivity Specialist at Albert Heijn, where she coached individuals with disabilities.

Outside of her corporate role, Els has a passion for adventure and personal development. She backpacked through Central America and became a PADI IDC Staff Instructor in Honduras, where she was responsible for training new scuba divers and leading diving excursions.

Unique fact: Before her career in talent acquisition, Els traveled from Los Angeles through Central America and became a Head Scuba Instructor in Honduras.

Personality Overview

Precise

Negotiator

Critic

They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.  They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Topics They Care About

Inclusive Hiring
Her experience as an Inclusivity Specialist involved actively recruiting and coaching individuals with disabilities to integrate them into the workforce at Albert Heijn.
Retail Talent Acquisition
As a Talent Acquisition Partner, she focuses on sourcing talent for major retail brands like Albert Heijn, Etos, and Gall & Gall across various departments.
Internal Mobility
She actively encourages internal employees at Ahold Delhaize brands to explore new growth opportunities within the company, acting as their primary point of contact.

Media Appearances

Els van Zanten - Talent Acquisition Partner at Ahold Delhaize. Featured in TheOrg.com

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Work History

5-2021
Talent Acquisition Partner at Ahold Delhaize
9-2017 - 5-2021
Specialist Inclusiviteit | Interne Jobcoach at Albert Heijn
2-2015 - 9-2017
Winkeltrainee at Albert Heijn
12-2019 - 12-2020
Boardmember Young Ahold Delhaize at Ahold Delhaize
8-2012 - 12-2014
IDC Staff Instructor at PADI

Education

2018 - 2018
Post HBO from Elan Training
2015 - 2017
Associate's degree from Stenden

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Insights For Selling To Els

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Els is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Els

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Els move?

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

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

You And Els

Personality Compatibility


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