Eric N. Watson

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Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Trane Technologies

Charlotte Metro, United States

Overview

Eric N. Watson is a retired executive with nearly two decades of experience leading enterprise-wide diversity, inclusion, and talent management programs. He has held director-level roles at major corporations like Trane Technologies and Southern California Edison and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Livingstone College.

He is a community-focused leader who actively engages in meaningful dialogues on social impact and equity. He deeply values mentorship, often reflecting on the profound and lasting impact his own mentors have had on his life, and is passionate about working to make the world a better place.

For his professional contributions, he is a recipient of the NAACP Corporate Achievers Award.

Personality Overview

Achievement-Oriented

Informal

Persuasive

They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies.  They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation. They will bat for you if they come to believe in you.

Topics They Care About

Corporate DEI Strategy
He has extensive experience advising senior leadership and implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives for large, multi-site organizations like Trane Technologies.
Minority Business Advancement
As former President & CEO of the CVMSDC, he focused on advancing business opportunities between major corporations and minority business enterprises.
Inclusive Talent Management
He has a strong background in collaborating with HR partners to embed diversity into all talent acquisition, retention, and engagement processes.

Media Appearances

Eric has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2024 - 10-2025
Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Trane Technologies
5-2021 - 12-2023
Director at Southern California Edison (SCE)
7-2018 - 5-2021
Executive Consultant at The Kaleidoscope Group
6-2018
President & CEO at Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC)
1-2010 - 4-2013
VP Diversity & Inclusion at Delhaize America

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Livingstone College

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Insights For Selling To Eric N.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Give them control of the sales process

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Eric N. is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Eric N.

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Eric N. move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Eric N. take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Eric N.

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