Jason Trotter

Go-getter
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Head of Talent Acquisition & Apprenticeship Program, North America at Aon

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Jason Trotter is the Head of Talent Acquisition for North America at Aon, where he leads a high-performing team focused on scalable hiring and workforce planning. A graduate of Northern Illinois University with both a BA and MS, he is a key driver of Aons apprenticeship programs and data-driven recruitment operations.

Outside of his strategic work, Jason appears to be a leader who values personal connections and team morale. He publicly celebrates his colleagues contributions and expresses immense pride in his familys achievements, indicating a strong appreciation for both professional and personal relationships.

Before his career in human resources, Jason worked in broadcasting for CBS Radio and Cumulus.

Personality Overview

Challenger

Direct & Candid

Decisive

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Degree Apprenticeships
He is a vocal champion for apprenticeship programs and serves on an advisory committee for a national project analyzing their impact and best practices.
AI in Recruiting
He is a public speaker on how AI is transforming recruiting, focusing on balancing automation with human-centric approaches and managing change within talent teams.
Future Workforce
His work focuses on creating career pathways and developing the next generation of talent through innovative, early-career programs.

Media Appearances

Jason has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2022
Head of Talent Acquisition & Apprenticeship Program, North America at Aon
1-2014 - 3-2022
Talent Acquisition Strategy Leader at Allstate
1-2012 - 12-2013
Recruiter/Account Manager at Objective Paradigm
5-2011 - 1-2012
Marketing Specialist at North American Corp., Proudly Part of BradyPLUS
5-2007 - 4-2011
Broadcasting at CBS Radio & Cumulus

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA from Northern Illinois University
Master of Science from Northern Illinois University

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Exp : 18 Location : Greater Chicago Area, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Talent Acquisition & Apprenticeship Program, North America at Aon
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Insights For Selling To Jason

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jason is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jason

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jason move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Jason take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Jason

Personality Compatibility


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