Jeff Olson

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Manager: Metallurgy and Processing at AngloGold Ashanti North America

Sparks, Nevada, United States

Overview

Jeff Olson is a Metallurgy and Processing Manager at AngloGold Ashanti with extensive experience in the gold mining sector, including senior roles at Barrick Gold. A graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, he specializes in process planning, project management, and improving the metallurgical characterization of ore sources.

He previously managed metallurgical test work for processing gold, silver, copper, and vanadium deposits during scoping and feasibility studies.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Systematic

Cautious & Analytical

It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.  They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Greenfield Projects
Expressed interest in staffing new greenfield projects in Southern Nevada, indicating a focus on early-stage exploration and development.
Autonomous Surveying
Actively seeking information on autonomous methods for surveying historic mine shafts, showing an interest in applying modern technology to legacy sites.
Innovation Structures
Shared content explaining the fundamental differences between structures that promote or restrict innovation, suggesting an interest in organizational effectiveness.

Media Appearances

Jeff has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2022
Manager: Metallurgy and Processing at AngloGold Ashanti North America
3-2021 - 3-2022
Superintendent of Metallurgy - Turquoise Ridge at Barrick Gold Corporation
2-2018 - 2-2021
Process Engineering Lead at Barrick Gold Corporation
6-2013 - 1-2018
Senior Metallurgist at Barrick Gold Corporation
4-2010 - 5-2013
Metallurgist - Project Manager at McClelland Laboratories

Education

Master of Science (M.S.) from University of Nevada, Reno
2003 - 2010
Bachelor's of Science from University of Nevada, Reno

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Insights For Selling To Jeff

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jeff is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jeff

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jeff move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Jeff take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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