Heidi Akkerman

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Innovation Lead – Commercialization at Hormel Foods

Austin, Minnesota, United States

Overview

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Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Relationship Oriented

Big Picture Person

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.

Topics They Care About

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Work History

10-2022
Innovation Lead – Commercialization at Hormel Foods
3-2016 - 10-2022
Corporate Innovation Manager at Hormel Foods
6-2014 - 3-2016
Industrial Engineer at Hormel Foods
12-2012 - 4-2014
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt at 3M
4-2007 - 12-2012
Specialty Materials Division Engineer at 3M

Education

2-2024 - 12-2026
Master of Arts - MA from Florida Institute of Technology
2002 - 2004
Bachelor of Science from University of North Dakota

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Insights For Selling To Heidi

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Heidi is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Heidi move?

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

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Heidi

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